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    economically. The ideology that human resources are important for well being has struck a firm root in

    the developed and developing world. It is moving towards the center stage of socioeconomic

    development. India too realized that human resources cannot be ignored if it wants to increase itseconomic vitality. It is a vast land with widely different geographical, political, cultural and climatic

    conditions. This all the more necessitates the need for the development of personnel by adoptive systems.

    Smt. Indira Gandhi in her last public speech at Bhubaneshwar on 29.10.1984 made a special

    reference to the human resources when she said "our greatest wealth is our people. We must enable

    individuals and families to realize their potential to the full". The Late Prime Minister Sri. Rajiv Gandhi

    rightly remarked, that "development is not just about factories, dams and roads but is basically about

    people". World Bank President, Lewis T. Preston has called for a higher rate of investment in humanresources to fight world poverty. In support of his point, he cited the example of the East Asia which by

    investing more on human resources over the years had attained a higher rate of rapid economic growth.

    The shift of emphasis on the possibility of more economic development with reference to post

    independent India has obviously moved on to emphasize on the human welfare which after all should

    follow any economic activity.

    1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY

    Today there is a cut throat competition in every industry more so in service industry like

    insurance industry. It is being crowded with not only national players, but also with global giants. Each

    player, at regular intervals, is coming out with innovative products and innovative ideas to woo the

    investors. Insurance companies apart from ensuring security are also offering a fair return to the policy

    holders, LIC, under such situation, has to make extra efforts to maintain its leadership position in the

    insurance business.

    Human factor plays an important role in every industry, more so in service industry like insuranceindustry. Human beings are indispensable in insurance industry. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of

    India is one of the biggest service organizations with huge manpower. Its units are spread throughout the

    length and breadth of the country. The scope of HRD is broad and hence, the main focus of present study

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    1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

    The following are the objectives of the study.

    4.1.9 To understand the existing HRD climate prevailing in the LIC of India.

    4.1.10To study the policy of training and development and its effectiveness.

    4.1.11To analyze the instruments used to appraise the performance of the employees and their

    role in HRD.

    4.1.12METHODOLOGY

    In tune with the objectives mentioned above a close study has been carried out by selecting 35 per

    cent of the total population of 986 LIC, Raichur division. Data collection is restricted to the Raichur

    division Karnataka.

    4.1.13SOURCE OF DATA

    The present study is conducted with the help of both primary and secondary sources.

    4.1.14PRIMARY DATA

    The study is mainly based on the primary data. The primary data were collected through a

    questionnaire consisting both open and close ended questions on a five point scale. An indepth

    discussions/interviews were held with clerical staff and officers before the development of questionnaires.

    4 1 15SECONDARY DATA

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    1.7 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

    Data collected form different sources were tabulated and classified in to defferent chapters so asto make the study systematic and scientific. The data is tabulated and analysed using different statistical

    tools such as simple percentages, factoring, correlation and ANOVA wherever necessary.

    4.1.16HRD CLIMATE

    Organization climate is a relatively an enduring quality of the internal environment experienced

    by the employees, influences their behavior. It can be described as code of values and a set of

    characteristics of the organizations. Hence organizations culture is derive from the perceived aspects ofinternal environment of an organization. But, within the same organization, there may be very different

    climates. This is due to the employees with different years of experiences from different levels of

    organizational hierarchy may perceive internal environment of an organization differently. The personal

    characteristic of the individuals such as values, needs, attitudes and expectations determine the manner in

    which they are likely to perceive the various aspects of the internal working environment of the

    organization.

    4.1.17NEED FOR HRD CLIMATE

    Human beings are governed by all kinds of emotions, impulses, instincts, prejudices, wishful

    thinking, hopes, fears, desires. A normal person carries within him set of expectations involving

    perceptions, attitudes, feelings and behavoiur, which can be organized in various ways. Further, human

    mind is just like a parachute, which starts functioning when it is open.

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    Every employee has resourcefulness, a latent force, which acts under challenging situations like a

    pot maker who gives shape spontaneously on his rotating wheel to the rudimentary resource called mud.

    Thus the environment greatly influences not only the quality of performance of an employee, but also thevery formation of his attributes, behaviour and sense of commitment.

    4.1.18IMPORTANCE OF HRD CLIMATE IN INSURANCE SECTOR

    In the current scenario insurance sector has become a challenging field which is full of exciting

    tasks for the employees. Organizational prosperity and progress depends upon the climate it creates for

    the employees which encourages them to utilize their potential. Thus the employees and their behaviour

    are critical determinants the successful function of insurance sector. The need of the hour is to emphasismore on attitudinal changes than on developing specialized skills and knowledge. Insurance sector is

    poised for severe competition even the best of organization has to continually struggle to retain its top

    position. Successful implementation of HRD policies would help to have an edge over competitors. To

    initiate a plan and implement HRD process in insurance where the knowledgeable resources are very

    high, a supportive HRD climate is all the more important and essential.

    4.1.19TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

    The future of any organization largely depends upon the availability of the right type of people at

    the right time. The trained people are in short supply professionally qualified personnel are to be

    developed according their needs. Moreover, each organization has its own culture and requires people

    who not only accept it but are also acceptable to it. So a well-planned training programme for the

    employers is a must for developing the creative skills and orienting them to the practical aspects of the

    administration. A Chinese proverb which highlights the importance of developing men "If you wish to

    plan for a year, sow seeds, if you wish to plan for ten years, plant trees, if you wish to plan for a life time,

    develop men".

    Any organization without human resources is incomplete and impossible. Human resource plays

    a vital role in the successful functions of any organization. Thus, Training and Development is an

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    rated better in performance can expect higher responsibility, more rewarding assignment and promotion.

    2.7NEED AND IMPORTANCE

    The performance appraisal is considered as a significant tool for any organization. It helps in

    making decisions regarding, various performance measures, and links information decisions making

    processes which provide a basis for judging the effectiveness of personnel subdivisions such as

    recruitment, selection, training and compensation.

    DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

    Factor analysis helps to identify the underlying factors that define the HRD practices of LIC. It is

    useful in yielding easily understandable factors that convey the essential information contained in the

    original set of variables. Factor analysis is used in the present study. The "principal component analysis"

    and varimax rotation is employed for the purpose of extraction and rotation of factors respectively. Factor

    analysis is done for each element of HR separately. A total of 9 factors emerged from the factor analysis.

    3.1 KMO AND BARTLETT'S TEST OF SAMPLING ADEQUACY

    The Kaiser - Meyer - Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was used assess the appropriateness of factor

    analysis. The results are shown in table.2

    The KMO value is 0.773 and this is considered to be adequate to proceed with factor analysis of the data.

    This indicates that there is a high presence of correlation amongst the variables. The Bartlett's test of

    sphericity is 2780.328, which is high value, and it is significant at 0.01 levels. So factor analysis would

    provide statistically reliable information.

    FACTOR 1 - TOP MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    Factor 1 account for 19.954% of the variance. The factor is made up of 6 variables that had

    highest loadings These variables relate to top management initiatives

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    FACTOR 3- EMPLOYEE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

    This factor consists of 6-varaibles of high factors loading. Factor 1 account for 8.881% of the

    variance.

    FACTOR 4- EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING

    Factor 4 accounts for 7.292% of the variance. Employee relationships and understanding makes

    up this factor.

    FACTOR 5: OFFICERS ROLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

    Factor 5 accounts for 6.610% of the variance. This factor consists of 6 variables that are related to

    Officers role towards employee development.

    FACTOR 6- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CLIMATE

    Factor 2 accounts for 6.385% of the variance. This factor includes 12 variables that relate to HRD

    climate.

    TABLE - 4

    DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS TOP MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN HUMAN

    RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

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    3.3 ANALYZING THE FACTORS

    3.3.1. TOP MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    Table 3 and 4 give the results for top management initiatives in HRD along with the mean scores.

    The employees feel that the top authorities believe that human resource is an extremely important

    resource and that they have to be treated with human. The mean score of 3.83 is high compared to other

    statements. The employees also feel that the authorities of the LIC go out of the way to make sure that

    employees enjoy their work this statement is rated second with a mean score of 3.71. The lowest rating for

    the statement top managements receptiveness to the suggestions of the employees for better work cultureis matter of concern for top management. This statement has got mean score of only 3.41. The employees

    feel that the management 2 hold hard a formal/informal meeting to provide information of the strengths

    and weaknesses and also top management should view the employees as an important resource and pays

    much attention for their development. These statements are equally given a score of 3.52. The employees

    also feel that the attitude of the higher authorities is that of guiding rather than fact-finding with a high

    mean score of 3.60.

    TABLE - 63.3.2. EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT

    The above table- 5 and 6 shows the opinions of employees towards employee commitment

    statements are low suggesting a low level of commitment among employees. Amongst all the factors the

    employees slightly agree that the employees are conscious of the ever-changing needs of the organization.

    The score for these statements is 3.48. The employees also feel that to achieve corporation objectives the

    employees exercises self-direction and control. The score for this statement is 3.44. The other two

    statements Employees in the LIC take

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    pains to find out their strengths and weaknesses from their supervising officers or colleagues and the

    employees involve themselves in work and are ready to share responsibilities in the LIC have got very

    low, mean score of 3.41 and 3.40 respectively, which show a lack of commitment among employees.

    TABLE - 8

    3.3.3. EMPLOYEE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

    The opinions of employees towards employee support and encouragement are low suggesting a low level

    of encouragement among employees (table 7 and 8). Amongst all the factors the employees feel they are

    not encouraged to take initiatives on their own and do things on their own. With a score of only 3.29 this

    is lowest ranked statement. All other statements are also rated poorly with scores of 3.40 and belowwhich is matter of immediate concern for LIC.

    O

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    TABLE - 10

    DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS ANDUNDERSTANDING

    3.3.4. EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING

    The opinions of employees towards employee relationships and understanding statements are low

    suggesting a low level of understanding among the employees (Table 9 and 10). Amongst all the factors

    the employees slightly agree that Employees are not afraid to express or discuss their feelings with their

    supervisors and Employees trust each other in LIC. The scores for these statements are 3.44 and 3.43

    respectively. Some of the employees feel that Employees in LIC do not have any fixed mentalimpressions about each other and are helpful to each other. The scores for this statement is 3.41 and 3.40

    respectively. The employees response towards there seniors is also not good as they feel Seniors do not

    guide their juniors and prepare them for the future responsibilities /roles they are likely to take them up.

    This is low ranked statement with a score of only 3.31.

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    TABLE - 12

    DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS FOR OFFICER'S ROLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEEDEVELOPMENT

    3.3.5. OFFICER'S ROLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

    There was a high consensus among the respondent's ratings as regards to officer's role towards

    employee development (Table 11 and 12). The entire statements have high mean score value of more than

    3.50. Most importantly the employees feel that when an employee does a good work his supervising

    officers take special care to appreciate it and officers in the LIC believe that employee behavior can be

    changed and people can be developed at any stage of theirlife.

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    TABLE - 14

    DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS FOR OFFICER'S ROLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEEDEVELOPMENT

    3.3.6. ORGANIZATION CULTURE

    The opinions of employees towards organization culture statements are mixed with scores as high

    as 3.6 to as low as 3.28 (table 13 and 14).

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    Amongst all the factors the employees agree that the personal policies in the LIC facilitates

    employee development and the organizational climate in the LIC is very conducive for development of

    the employees in acquiring knowledge and skill. The scores for these statements are 3.60 and 3.58respectively. The employee's response towards training programmes is not good. The employees do not

    feel that they are sponsored for training programmes on the basis of genuine training needs. The

    employees also feel that when behavior feedback is given to them they don't take it seriously and use it for

    development. These two statements have mean scores of 3.28 and 3.29 respectively.

    TABLE - 15

    3.3.7. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

    There was a high consensus among the respondent's ratings as regards to training and development

    objectives (table 15 and 16).

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    The entire statements have high mean score value of ranging from 3.57 to 3.70. Most importantly

    the employees strongly feel that during the course of the programme much emphasis has been given to

    skills aspect. The employees also appreciated that the branch managers are involved in identifying thetraining needs of the employees and the branch manager to the officials briefs the objectives of the

    programmes before they proceed for the training.

    3.3.8. EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING PROGRAMME

    But the employee's response towards the effectiveness of the training programmes which

    concentrated on the actual delivery and faculty involved is very poor which goes to show their

    dissatisfaction in some of the areas of the training programmes (table 17 and 18).

    Dissatisfaction is seen for the periodicals and magazines provided for reference at training centers

    and reading material supplied during the training programmes with low agreement scores of 3.30 and

    3.32 respectively.

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    TABLE - 19

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    Source: Field Investigation

    3.3.9. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

    The opinions of employees towards performance appraisal are very poor showing a high level of

    dissatisfaction towards PMS in the organization (table 19 and 20). The scores are as low as 2.93. All the

    statements are rated poorly and hence a proper appraisal system should be in place to satisfy the

    employees.

    TABLE.21

    The above table No. 21 shows that there is a high level of acceptance for training and

    development objectives of the organization, with a high-consolidated mean score of 3.64. Top

    management initiatives and Officer's role towards employee development are also ranked high with mean

    scores of 3.60 and 3.51 Employee commitment and organization culture are almost ranked equally with

    mean scores of 3.43 and 3.41.Employee relationships and understanding, Employee support and

    encouragement, and Effectiveness of Training programme are next ranked factors. Performance appraisal

    is at the bottom with a mean score of only 3.05.

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    FINDINGS AND SUGGESTIONS

    FINDINGS

    4.1.1 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

    Training in an organization setting is a basic and strong mechanism of HRD, contributing to an

    employee's occupational and personal development through skill building. Based on the theoretical

    presentation and the analysis of the data, it is concluded that training as an HRD practice in LIC, was

    inadequate and is not conducive for personal development or career advancement of nearly half of theofficers level and clerical level respondents. It suffered from certain weakness, such as; (mean score value

    of ranging from 3.57 to 3.70).

    > Do not meet the present day requirements

    > Hardly improves knowledge, skills and performance on job

    > Rare on the job training

    > No focus on e-training

    Obviously, training as an HRD practice in LIC has to be innovative to meet trainees' expectations and to

    effectively deploy trained manpower.

    4.1.2. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

    Performance appraisal is a process by which job performance of employees and their potential for

    development are evaluated. The appraisal results provide the database for numerous HRD and OD

    activities. Based on the theoretical presentation and field data analysis, it may be concluded that in LIC

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    4.1.3 MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT

    Based on the theoretical presentation and analysis of the empirical data, it is concluded that, the

    management development process in LIC as an HRD practice, is not effective and is not deliverity

    expected results. It suffers from for growth and development of manger.

    > Poor addition in performance of management groups.

    > Non-scientific MDP process

    > Rare use of on the job and off the job techniques

    > Neglected computerized MDP programme

    Obviously, management development in LIC, needs to be thoroughly reviewed to meet the global

    challenges.

    4.1.4. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    Employee benefits/welfare is an HRD practice that enhances quality of employees' life. If

    properly administered, it increases employees' motivation and their sense of involvement in the

    organizational work. If mismatched, it induces atrophy becomes the root cause for employee alienation.

    Majority of the employees were not happy with LIC's welfare measures because of lack of remunerative

    health and retirement benefits, and poor non-statutory welfare measures.

    4.1.20TOP MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    The employees feel that the top authorities believe that human resource is an extremely important

    resource and that they have to be treated with human. The mean score of 3.83 is high compared to other

    statements The employees also feel that the authorities of the LIC go out of the way to make sure that

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    supervising officers or colleagues and the employees involve themselves in work and are ready to share

    responsibilities in the LIC have got very low, mean score of 3.41 and 3.40 respectively, which show alack of commitment among employees.

    4.1.22EMPLOYEE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT

    The opinions of employees towards employee support and encouragement are low suggesting a

    low level of encouragement among employees. The employees feel they are not encouraged to take

    initiatives on their own and do things on their own. With a score of only 3.29 this is lowest ranked

    statement.

    4.1.23EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING

    The opinion of employees towards employees' relationships and understanding statements are

    suggesting a low level of understanding among the employees. In LIC, employees are not afraid to

    express or discuss their feelings with their supervisors and employees trust each other. The mean scores

    for these statements in 3.44 and 3.43 respectively.

    4.1.24OFFICER'S ROLE TOWARDS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

    The study concluded that most importantly the employees feel that when an employees did a good

    work his supervising officers take special care to appreciate it and officers in the LIC believe that

    employee behaviour can be changed and people can be developed at any stage of their life. The mean

    score value is 3.50.

    4.1.10 ORGANIZATION CULTURE

    The opinions of employees towards organization culture statements are mixed with scores as high

    as 3.6 to as low as 3.28.The employees agree that the personal policies in the LIC facilitates employee

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    in a flexible manner. The employees who have to be posted outside the state

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    must be intimated a year advance, their preference for posting must also be taken into account. The

    promotion policy must be fair and objective. Frequent changes in the policies are not advisable and whenonce the policy has been drawn, it must be in force at least for 3 to 5 years.

    Every year, the LIC of India has to declare the vacancies in different categories. To encourage the

    junior employees, a certain percentage of the vacancies are to be filled through fast tract promotions. It

    develops competitive spirit among the employees at all levels.

    In both the levels of employees in the LIC of India "best employee" award may be instituted at

    divisional levels, in recognition of the best performance to encourage the others.

    The management should create good climate in the organization by conducting formal type of

    discussions. This helps employees to discuss with their superior without any hesitation.

    The management of LIC of India should ready to accept important suggestions of employees if

    made in time. This results in better work culture and employees feel that they a voice in the decision

    making process of the organization.

    The management of L.I.C of India should predict the future challenges and plan the strategy to

    meet them. This helps the clerical level employees to know their role and responsibility to meet the future

    challenges.

    The L.I.C should adopt inbuilt career planning to minimizes the frustration among the employees.

    This helps employees to develop their career according to changing scenario and it will empower them in

    their working places.

    The training policy should provide necessary guidelines for identifying the training needs on

    systematic and scientific lines, this ensures proper nominations of employees to the identified training

    programmes. It improves the training system and also enhances the effectiveness of the training center.

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    It is in the very nature of the human being to resist change. Therefore, the management should

    inculcate change in an effective manner, this can be ensured by training employees properly. It should

    invite resource persons, specialist in human resource from well known institutes and universities.

    It is recommended that employees get back after the training programme on their job. Follow up

    of training programme in the present job, regular feedbacks and evaluation of productivity should be done

    to check whether the training programme has been successfully conducted.

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    TOP MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

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    EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT

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    EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND UNDERSTANDING

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    PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

    PERFORMANCEAPPRAISAL

    No

    response

    Strongly

    agree

    AgreeNeither agree

    nor disagree

    DisagreeStrongly

    disagree

    WA

    F % F % F % F % F % F %

    The system provides an opportunity to

    differentiate the superior performance from

    moderate to low performance

    22 6.40 43 12.80 87 25.20 118 33.90 39 11.30 36 10.40 3.20

    The system helps in developing better

    understanding between the appraise and

    the appraiser through open communication,

    mutuality and trust

    19 5.50 47 13.90 86 24.60 109 31.60 63 18.30 21 6.10 3.23

    The system provides an opportunity to the

    employees to improve from low

    performance to high performance

    30 8.70 38 11.00 75 21.70 101 29.30 76 22.00 25 7.20 3.08

    THE REPORTING APPRAISING

    OFFICER TAKES INTEREST

    ASSESSING THE STRENGTHS AND

    WEAKNESSES OF THE EMPLOYEE.

    19 5.50 40 11.60 71 20.60 85 24.60 87 25.20 43 12.50 2.93

    The system has built in mechanism to

    correct the personal bias of the reporting

    officer

    20 5.80 61 17.70 84 24.30 90 26.10 62 18.00 28 8.10 3.27

    PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL No

    response

    Strongly

    agree Agree

    Neither agree

    nor disagree DisagreeStrongly

    disagree

    WA

    F % F % F % F % F % F %

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