In‑House versus Outsourced Training: An Analytical Study of Cost and Productivity at Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha

Shyama Charan Dwivedi, Vivek Bajpai, Prabodh Kr. Mohanty

2025

Abstract

The efficacy of training and development in the steel sector is essential for enhancing workforce capabilities, productivity, and cost efficiency. This study examines the necessity, obstacles, and effects of in-house and outsourced training at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Odisha. Data were obtained from 470 individuals, comprising executives, supervisors, and operational staff, utilizing a descriptive and diagnostic research approach. The research assesses attitudes towards training (H01), the influence of training type on cost-effectiveness and productivity (H02), and the presence of skill deficiencies among employees (H03). Results from ANOVA and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicate that executives possess a more positive opinion of training, whereas operational workers identify more significant skill deficiencies (p < 0.001). In-house training demonstrated superior cost- effectiveness (M = 80.00, SD = 8.00) and enhanced productivity (M = 75.00, SD = 10.00) in comparison to outsourced training (M = 70.00, SD = 10.00; M = 68.00, SD = 12.00, respectively). The findings demonstrate that structured internal training models produce superior performance results, whereas outsourced training is crucial for acquiring specialized skills. The report advocates for a hybrid training methodology, tailored competency-based training programs, and the incorporation of technology-enhanced learning solutions to address skill deficiencies and enhance labor efficiency.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Charan Dwivedi S., Bajpai V. and Kr. Mohanty P. (2025). In‑House versus Outsourced Training: An Analytical Study of Cost and Productivity at Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Research and Development in Information, Communication, and Computing Technologies - ICRDICCT`25; ISBN 978-989-758-777-1, SciTePress, pages 802-810. DOI: 10.5220/0013906000004919

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icrdicct`2525,
author={Shyama Charan Dwivedi and Vivek Bajpai and Prabodh Kr. Mohanty},
title={In‑House versus Outsourced Training: An Analytical Study of Cost and Productivity at Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Research and Development in Information, Communication, and Computing Technologies - ICRDICCT`25},
year={2025},
pages={802-810},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013906000004919},
isbn={978-989-758-777-1},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Research and Development in Information, Communication, and Computing Technologies - ICRDICCT`25
TI - In‑House versus Outsourced Training: An Analytical Study of Cost and Productivity at Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha
SN - 978-989-758-777-1
AU - Charan Dwivedi S.
AU - Bajpai V.
AU - Kr. Mohanty P.
PY - 2025
SP - 802
EP - 810
DO - 10.5220/0013906000004919
PB - SciTePress