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RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
•Orientation Training or Induction Trainingto put the new recruits at
ease and to make himintroduced with key personnel and informed
aboutcompany policies, procedures and benefits.
There are three main types of training carried out in the
workplace.
induction.
on-the-job.
off-the-job.
Methods of Training
• Usually by the location of instruction
• On the Job Training is provided when the workers are taught relevant knowledge
skills and abilities at the actual work place.
• Off the Job Training requires the trainees learn at a location other than the real work
spot.
• Widely used training method includes:
1) Job Instruction Training (JIT)
2) Coaching
3) Mentoring
4) Job Rotation
1.Job Instruction Training
• Merits includes:
• Trainee learns fast through practice and observation.Economical as it does not require
any special settings. Also mistakes can be corrected immediately.
• The trainee gains confidence quickly as does the work himself in actual setting with
help from supervisor.
• Demerits includes:
• The trainee should be as good as the trainer. If the trainer is not good, transference of
knowledge and skills will be poor
.• While learning, trainee may damage equipment, waste materials, cause accidents
frequently.
2.Coaching
Merits includes:
• There is an excellent opportunity to learn.
• Constant guidance helps the mentee to be on track, using facilities to good
advantage.
Demerits include:
• It may be create feelings of jealousy among quickly through continuous
interaction. Other workers, who are not able to show equally good performance.
• If members from overly strong bonds with trainees, unwarranted favouritism may
result. This can have a demoralizing effect on other workers, affecting their work
performance in a negative way.
4.Job Rotation