Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to gain insight into some of the types of training and development practices that are carried out in the chemical industry for technical workers. A salient focus of the study is to make a comparative analysis of four MNCs, which were selected based on equity owners...
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| description | Purpose – The aim of this paper is to gain insight into some of the types of training and development practices that are carried out in the chemical industry for technical workers. A salient focus of the study is to make a comparative analysis of four MNCs, which were selected based on equity ownership, to ascertain whether T&D practices are similar regardless of equity ownership. Design/methodology/approach – Specifically, four MNCs in the chemical industry were analysed to ascertain the types and intensity of T&D practices in these MNCs in Malaysia. In-depth interviews were conducted with some of the HR practitioners in each organisation. Findings – Regardless of ownership, T&D practices of technical workers in the chemical industry in Malaysia are rather similar, though it differs in terms of intensity. On the whole, European MNCs place more importance on T&D, but it cannot be concluded that European-owned MNCs have better T&D practices than Asian-owned MNCs. Research limitations/implications – Similar research could be conducted on a larger sample, incorporating MNCs of different equity ownership to determine how T&D policies of globalised MNCs affect employee performance. Further research could be extended to different regions and sectors. Practical implications – It provides an insight of desirable T&D practices that HR practitioners could develop to create competitive advantage through their human resources. Originality/value – In addition to identifying the relevant T&D practices, commentary is provided of current knowledge in terms of best T&D practices that could be emulated by local organisations as well as other institutions in the Asia Pacific region. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-266782019-05-22T01:17:20Z http://eprints.utm.my/26678/ Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry Hooi, Lai Wan HD Industries. Land use. Labor Purpose – The aim of this paper is to gain insight into some of the types of training and development practices that are carried out in the chemical industry for technical workers. A salient focus of the study is to make a comparative analysis of four MNCs, which were selected based on equity ownership, to ascertain whether T&D practices are similar regardless of equity ownership. Design/methodology/approach – Specifically, four MNCs in the chemical industry were analysed to ascertain the types and intensity of T&D practices in these MNCs in Malaysia. In-depth interviews were conducted with some of the HR practitioners in each organisation. Findings – Regardless of ownership, T&D practices of technical workers in the chemical industry in Malaysia are rather similar, though it differs in terms of intensity. On the whole, European MNCs place more importance on T&D, but it cannot be concluded that European-owned MNCs have better T&D practices than Asian-owned MNCs. Research limitations/implications – Similar research could be conducted on a larger sample, incorporating MNCs of different equity ownership to determine how T&D policies of globalised MNCs affect employee performance. Further research could be extended to different regions and sectors. Practical implications – It provides an insight of desirable T&D practices that HR practitioners could develop to create competitive advantage through their human resources. Originality/value – In addition to identifying the relevant T&D practices, commentary is provided of current knowledge in terms of best T&D practices that could be emulated by local organisations as well as other institutions in the Asia Pacific region. Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2010 Article PeerReviewed Hooi, Lai Wan (2010) Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry. Journal of European Industrial Training, 34 (4). pp. 317-343. ISSN 0309-0590 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/03090591011039072 DOI:10.1108/03090591011039072 |
| spellingShingle | HD Industries. Land use. Labor Hooi, Lai Wan Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title | Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title_full | Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title_fullStr | Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title_short | Technical training in the MNCs in Malaysia: a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| title_sort | technical training in the mncs in malaysia a case study analysis of the petrochemical industry |
| topic | HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
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