Capacitación en el trabajo, tarea pendiente en el proceso de cambio organizacional

Abstract

This article aims to demonstrate the importance of training in the new model of organization for production and work, which considers training as a strategic source of competitive advantages and as permanent, flexible and quality process that goes along the individual´s productive life span and is developed at all the levels and in all the functions and positions onside the organization. In order to accomplish this purpose the notion of training is initially explained as well how it is different from concepts as, perfectioning updating, reconversion of abilities and development; then, the elements concerning training in the Mexican legal frame are mentioned. The characteristics of the new productive-laboral organizational model are later briefly analyzed and so are its differences from the traditional model. The role of training is described in each model. The results from the analysis FODA (strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats) are then present. This analysis was carried out in 11 different organizations, both public and private. Finally, the current state of the normative frame accomplishment on behalf of business companies is determined, which leads to identify the struggle that has impeded the modernization of training in a context of productive and laboral change –which the companies must face today. Since 26 years ago training is a legal obligation for Mexican businesses. However, nowadays the technological advances and the economic environment lead the businesses to provide training and invest more resources in it, for their own interest and convenience rather than a legal requirement. Despite the above mentioned, training in Mexico has both quantitative and a qualitative problems. The business companies’ actions toward training have not been enough, not only to fulfill the legal requirements but to satisfy the new necessities in learning and continuous training, which are the result of the changes in the organization and administration model for production and work.