| Basis | Training | Development |
| 1.Definition | It means imparting skills and
knowledge for doing a
particular job. | It means growth of an
employee in all respects. |
| 2.Purpose | It is concerned with
maintaining and improving
current job performance. | It seeks to develop
competence and skills
for future performance |
| 3.Methods | It is imparted through on the
job methods. | It is imparted through off
the job methods. |
| 4.Initiative | The boss takes the initiative for
imparting training to his
subordinates. | The individual takes the
initiative for self-growth
and development. |
| 5.Duration | Training programmes are
organised for short term. | Development takes
place over a larger
period of time. |
| 6. Nature | Job oriented | Career oriented |
Level of
person involved | Non-managerial personnel | Managerial personnel |
