Assessing the Impact of e-Training Technology on Engineering Personnel Agility in Selected Hydroelectric Power Plants in Himachal Pradesh of India

Abstract

The technology has been changing continuously and creating impact on business environment.  Every organization has to survive by adopting latest technology for survival in the market.  The purpose of this study is to know e-Training technology in enhancing Agility in Engineering personnel working in selected hydroelectric power sectors in Himachal Pradesh of India. Organizations require an ‘agile’ 'flexible', 'tactically trained', 'resilient human resources’ to thrive in crisis. To adopt latest technology and awareness about changes in machinery in hydroelectric power sector, a systematic study is required to develop Engineering personnel agility through e-Training programs continuously.  Specially to save personnels' valuable time, e-Training technology is a convenient way to learn about the latest hydroelectric power technology in the market and is beneficial in bringing agility in Engineering personnel with technical backgrounds to adopt e-Training technology.  Most of the hydroelectric power plants in India have adopted e-Training methods to impart training for their technical staff. To ensure consistent progress of the hydroelectric power units, enhancing   agility in Engineering personnel is required.   The present study is to know the development of agility in Engineering personnel through e-Training technology in thriving challenges in selected hydroelectric power units in Kullu and Kinnaur Districts of Himachal Pradesh in India.  A cross-sectional survey conducted through personal interviews and observations for Engineering personnel with technical backgrounds of different cadres in five power plants located in selected units.  Results of the study shows that, adopting e-Training technology by Engineering personnel with development of   agility, which ultimately motivated them to face and thrive in challenges successfully and to upgrade knowledge about technological changes.