Training and Development: Methods, Advantages, and Benefits Analysis

This report delves into the critical aspects of training and development within organizations, focusing on two primary methodologies: on-the-job and off-the-job training. It provides a detailed examination of various on-the-job training methods such as mentoring, job rotation, coaching, and apprentice...Read More

Training and development

Training and development
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................1
Methods of training..........................................................................................................................1
On the job training Method..........................................................................................................1
 Mentoring..........................................................................................................................1
 Job rotation........................................................................................................................1
 Coaching...........................................................................................................................2
 Apprenticeship..................................................................................................................2
Advantages of on- the job training...............................................................................................2
Disadvantage of on- the job training............................................................................................2
Benefit of on the job training for both employer and employee..................................................2
Off the Job Training.....................................................................................................................3
 Lectures.............................................................................................................................3
 Simulation.........................................................................................................................3
 Case studies.......................................................................................................................3
Advantage of OFF- the job training.............................................................................................3
Disadvantage of OFF- the job training........................................................................................4
Benefit of off the job training for both employer and employee.................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................4
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Introduction
Training and development is considered as the important part of the company that focuses on the
improvement of the overall performance of the individuals and groups. It can be said that
training is known as the education process that helps in boosting the skills, concepts and also
assist in gaining knowledge that boost the performance of the workers. In this paper, the
discussion will be made on the different methods of training that are used by the companies such
as on the job training and off the job training. These two are considered as the important methods
of training which can be considered by the companies to explain about the nature of work or
about the activities that are conducted in the workplace.
Methods of training
On the job training Method
This is one of the methods of giving training to the employees and it is useful in boosting the
overall knowledge of the workers towards the work. The training is given to the workers on the
floor or it can be said that on job training considers the existing workplace tools such as
machines, documents and knowledge that assist to teach and employees how to give their best
towards the work. On the job training can be defined as the method in which the workers,
operative staff are offered direct instructions to complete their work on the actual work floor.
The employees have the opportunity to acquire the skills that are needed to perform in the actual
working conditions. There are also various methods that relates with on- the job training
methods such as mentoring, job rotation, coaching and apprenticeship (Huang and Su, 2016).
 Mentoring
This is one of the On- the job training method in which the training is provided to the managerial
level individuals wherein the higher authorities gives instructions to the employees to conduct
the routine activities. It is known as one-to-one training method in which the higher authorities
are considered as the mentor who helps the employees in the tough situations. So, it can be said
this is one of the best training method that helps the employees to consider the right direction at
the time of working (Cohen, 2017).
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 Job rotation
In this method the employee is shifted to the other related jobs and this helps to boost the
knowledge of the employees towards the work. This also assist the employee to escape the
boredom caused by doing the same kind of work on routine basis and it assist in creating the
rapport with the other individuals in the workplace (Sanford and Sokol, 2017).
 Coaching
This is also one of the methods of training in which the superior or the trained staff provides
instruction to the employees to complete the particular task. The training is designed for the
employees in that they can easily find the solutions of their problems or queries through
instruction.
 Apprenticeship
This is a type of training which is offered to the employees who are in craft, trade and technical
sector and requires a long term learning to boost their skills. The training is given under the close
supervision of the higher authorities. So, it can be stated that these are the methods that are used
at the time of giving on the job training to the employees.
Advantages of on- the job training Effective method of learning
It can be analyzed that it is considered as the one of the practical way that helps the employees to
understand the overall working pattern of the team and how they function. It also helps the
employees to conduct the activities with the supervision of the experienced person. Enhance immediate productivity
It has been examined that with on the job training, the employees get proper understanding of the
work and also it helps to ensure that the resources of the company are used in the right manner. It
helps the workers to give their best towards the overall operations of the company (Konings and
Vanormelingen, 2015).
Disadvantage of on- the job training Creates disturbance
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It has been examined that with the new trainees, the disturbance takes place into the actual
workplace. The conversations that take place between the supervisors and trainees can impact the
concentration level of the other employees.
Benefit of on the job training for both employer and employee
This is one of the effective training that is easily applicable on the employees. For the employer
the benefit is related to the applicability. They face less issue at the time of maintaining the
applicability of the activities. For employers, low cost is also the benefit in relation to on the job
training. It is analyzed that employees also acquire the new skills through easy process such as
by considering the training modules. The employees also get the confidence to manage the work
as they conduct the activities with the supervisor (Silberman and Biech, 2015).
Off the Job Training
In this the training is given to the employees in specific location that is specially designed for
training. It can be near to the workplace or away. This training is given far from the actual
workplace and it also reduced the disturbance that takes place in the workplace. There are
various methods of off the job training such as Lectures, simulation and case studies (Hanaysha,
2016).
 Lectures
It is the method that is considered to train the white collar or the managerial workers in the
company. Under this method the employees are given training in the room and there are trained
employees who create awareness about the procedures.
 Simulation
It is the popular form of training in which training is given on the specially designed equipment
or the machines that are considered in the field or at the job. Thee equipment’s that are used are
specially designed for the trainees that assist them to perform better.
 Case studies
It is known as the written description of the situation that took place in the past in the same
workplace. This method boosts the decision making process of the employees and create interest
towards the work.
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Advantage of OFF- the job training Reduce errors
This is one off the method in which the newly appointed workers are trained outside the area of
production and also the skilled manpower performs their actual work. So, it can be stated that
this reduce disturbance in the actual workplace and also helps in boosting the skills that reduce
errors.
Disadvantage of OFF- the job training Expensive method
It is the expensive method as training is given on the equipment’s that are specially designed for
the trainers. This training also requires extra space, accommodation and also the cost of
transportation (Sloman, 2017).
Benefit of off the job training for both employer and employee
It can be said that for the employees it is beneficial as on actual equipment’s training is provided.
It provides them proper understanding of the work which lead to higher quality of the services.
For employers also it is beneficial as it helps to boost the productivity which leads to higher
profit ratio in the competitive market (Carkhuff, 2017).
Conclusion
It can be concluded that on the job training and off the job training both are effective methods of
training. These training methods help to offer proper understanding of the nature of work to the
employees and also boost the productivity. If these training programs are considered in a proper
way then it could be easy to maintain the competitive position in the market. So, it can be said
that these methods should be considered at the time of giving training.
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