Commerce · Class 12 Commerce
Ch 12Employee Training Method — Class 12 Commerce, concept-first.
Selecting and placing the right person on a job is only half the work of building an effective workforce — even a well-selected employee rarely knows, on day one, every specific procedure, machine, software system or documentation practice that a particular employer actually uses.
Key concepts
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Meaning and Definition of Training
Training is a planned, systematic process aimed at improving an employee's knowledge, skills and attitude for their present job.
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Chapter contents
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Meaning and Definition of Training
Selecting and placing the right person on a job is only half the work of building an effective workforce — even a well-selected employee rarely knows, on day one, every specific procedure, machine, so…
Training and Development
"Training" and "development" are often used loosely as if they mean the same thing, but the syllabus draws a clear line between them, mainly on the basis of time horizon and purpose.
Need and Importance of Training
Training is not a discretionary extra — it directly affects how well an organisation's human resources actually perform. The main reasons training is treated as essential:
On-the-Job Training Methods
On-the-job training is given at the actual place of work, using the real machines, tools, materials and documents the employee will use once trained, under conditions close to their normal working con…
Off-the-Job Training Methods
Off-the-job training is given away from the employee's actual place of work — in a separate training room, a simulated work area, or an external venue — so that the trainee can learn without the press…
Comparing On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training
Although both groups of methods aim at the same outcome — a more capable employee — they differ in several practical respects that decide which one an organisation should choose for a given situation.
Exercises
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- Q1What is training? Explain any four features of training.Free
- Q2Distinguish between training and development.Free
- Q3Explain the need and importance of training.Free
- Q4Explain job rotation and coaching as methods of on-the-job training.Preview
- Q5Explain the understudy method and job instruction training. How do they differ?Preview
- Q6Explain committee assignments as a method of training. What skills does it build?Preview
- Q7Explain vestibule training and classroom lectures as methods of off-the-job training.Preview
- Q8Explain the case study method and role playing as methods of off-the-job training.Preview
- Q9Explain programmed instruction, conferences/seminars, and simulation exercises as methods of off-the-job training.Preview
- Q10Distinguish between on-the-job and off-the-job training, explaining any three points of difference.Preview
Sample & Board Papers
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- Q1Training methods can be classified into ______ and ______ training. (a) Job analysis and Job design (b) Job rotation and Job enrichment (c)…Preview
- Q2What is Role play method?Preview
- Q3When trainees are trained by Supervisor or trainer or Senior worker, it is called : (a) Role play (b) Vestibule training (c) Apprenticeship…Preview
- Q4(a) What are the differences between on the job training and off the job training ? (any 5) OR (b) State the qualifications of Directors.Preview
- Q5Off the job training is given ______. (a) Outside the factory (b) In the classroom (c) In the playground (d) On off daysPreview
- Q6National Skill Development Mission was unveiled in ______. (a) July 2015 (b) June 2000 (c) May 2010 (d) August 2008Preview
- Q7State e-Learning method.Preview