Author

  • Abdul Qayyum

    • Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
    • Pakistan
  • Muhammad Tariq Sharif

    • Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
    • Pakistan
  • Awais Ahmad

    • Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
    • Pakistan
  • Murad Shuaib Khan

    • Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
    • Pakistan
  • Kashif-Ur-Rehman

    • Iqra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
    • Pakistan

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the training & development practices in National Bank of Pakistan (NBP). Different levels of officers are providing training & development opportunities in NBP. Data collected from different staff colleges of NBP. Result of this study shows, bank is providing training & development opportunities to its employees, but there is still gap which should be addressed. Training need analysis is not sufficient. Most of the trainers belong to operational background and they are unable to provide the sufficient training to develop the good employees. Bank does not have sufficient T&D plan for the top-level management.

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Qayyum, A., Sharif, M. T., Ahmad, A., Khan, M. S., & Kashif-Ur-Rehman. (2012). Training & Development Practices in National Bank of Pakistan. Information Management and Business Review, 4(1), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v4i1.958

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2012-01-15

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