MESHRAM, Jayant <br/><br/>
The "Nirvana" model :  a strategic training management tool to improve productivity: the case of an Indian organization 

 - Bingley, UK :  Emerald,  2009 
<br/><br/> Purpose – This paper aims to find out how employee productivity can be increased for profit through implementation of an appropriate functional and behavioural competency training program. Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory study based on primary data collection from the white goods sales Strategic Business Unit of an Indian organization. Findings – There was an increase in the overall productivity of 63 percent after implementation of the project. Research limitations/implications – The role of other factors in productivity improvement can be further delved into. Practical implications – The success story of the Project can be emulated by other Indian organizations. Originality/value – The results provided in this project could make a key contribution to the success of those wishing to improve productivity and profit.