CASE STUDY

British carmaker MG has confirmed the launch of a new affordable Electric Vehicle (EV) in India in the first half of 2023. The brand also revealed that this newly developed EV will come with an affordable price tag of around Rs 7-8 lakh.

Although the firm has not yet disclosed the details of the EV's body style, this new pure-electric offering will most probably compete against the Tata Nexon EV. Besides this, the MG's upcoming EV will utilise a new platform and could offer a sub-300 km of travel range on a single charge.

MG Motor has also announced that it will invest in nurturing young talents through its initiatives like the MG Nurture program. The carmaker plans to collaborate with 50 institutes through the program to train one lakh students on the latest technologies regarding EVs.

Electric cars produce zero exhaust emissions, which means they do not emit any harmful exhaust gases into the air. This can benefit the environment as exhaust gases can negatively impact various health conditions and also have an impact on climate change. EVs are more efficient, and that combined with the electricity cost is cheaper than filling petrol or diesel for your travel requirements. Using renewable energy sources can make the use of EVs more eco-friendly. They mainly reduce noise levels which are hazardous to human health.

Source: auto.hindustantimes.com

With reference to the case study answer the following question:

Which type of training can be undertaken by MG Motors to train its employees? Briefly explain.

MG Motors can undertake Internship Training to train its employees, particularly the young talents collaborating with the 50 institutes through the MG Nurture program.

Internship Training — This is a joint programme of training in which business houses collaborate with technical institutions. Internship training involves a balance between theory and practice. The trainees are given theoretical instructions in technical institutions, and after completing theoretical learning, they receive practical training in factories and offices.

In MG Motors' case, the MG Nurture program collaborates with 50 institutes to train one lakh students on the latest technologies regarding Electric Vehicles. The students would receive theoretical training on EV technologies at the institutes and practical hands-on experience at MG Motor's facilities. This dual approach ensures that students develop both the conceptual understanding and practical skills required to work on cutting-edge EV technology.

Other types of training suitable for MG Motors include:

• Refresher Training — To update existing employees on the latest EV technologies.
• Job Training — To make employees proficient in handling EV manufacturing equipment.