Training 90s style: an organizational requirement

Business organizations are increasingly acknowledging the reality that human capital constitutes the core of their competitive advantage and their success depends considerably on the work force and the skills employees possess. An emphasis has therefore been placed on the learning organization. Creating such entities entails training workers to acquire, develop and continually enhance the skills they need to compete effectively in the contemporary business setting.
'Today's twin problems of an increasingly competitive business environment and demographic change have done much to heighten awareness of the importance of training as a means of achieving organization effectiveness.' [...]