IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE MANAGERS’ TRAINING UPON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT WITHIN FIRMS OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS

Abstract

The objective of the study is to examine the impact of effective managers’ training upon organizational commitment within firms of Pharmaceuticals and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. The hypothesis proposed for the study, “Effective Managers’ Training enhances Organizational Commitment” provided significant results. This ‘quantitative’ and ‘causal’ research in nature, further determines the cause and effect relationship. This study includes representative sample of 302 Managers from different departments of FMCG and pharmaceutical firms, selected by way of ‘stratified’ sampling. The questionnaires administered were; ‘Training Questionnaire: HR 
Assessment’ by The Inside Coach (2010) focuses on leadership, coaching, team building, relationship and communication, results and effectiveness of Managers, and the Organizational Commitment Scale by Allen and Meyer (1990), The findings revealed that the Effective Managers’ training is a direct source of their effectiveness and organizational commitment to enhance their productivity at work. The outcomes of the study will be useful for the Management of FMCGs and Pharmaceutical Firms to formulate a strategy towards providing Effective Managers’ Trainings for such cadre, to directly influence and augment their level of commitment within organization in challenging situations. Spending in people has become of vital importance in today’s volatile economic environment for strategic growth within the organizations. However, investment upon management training and development of workforce that produces, refines, delivers and manages products or services would be crucial. Furthermore, it’s an option to distinguish those who are ready for the next level into a managerial or leadership role. Obviously motivated and committed managers are essential for organizational triumph and competence.