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Selection for TrainingTraining at HFC Bank (Ghana) Limited dates back to the time the bankcommenced business. It can also be seen from the responses from the tableabove that all respondents have participated in training in one form or theother at the bank. However, it is very important that employees are selectedfirst by the identification of needs for each employee. This section found outhow the respondents were selected to undertake training programs. From theresearch the selection for training was by the Human Resource Manager.Employees believed that they are selected for training as and when theHuman Resource Department identifies the need for each employee toenhance their knowledge in order to meet standards, changes and also gainmore diverse skills to help in the development of the bank. This reveals anaspect of the structure of the program.Objectives of TrainingIt is very essential that the employees who undergo the training know theobjectives for each training program they undertake. Employees’ knowledgeof the reason for which they undergo training will help them be focused andenable them appreciate the program. It will in the long-run also reflect in thegrowth of the bank through the profits, reduced time periods on the jobamong others. The bank however is also certain and confident of a strongemployee base who are ready to work under changes in the banking sectorthat may occur and also replace the experienced employees who may retireor leave the business.36