Question

Discuss various types of training.

Discuss the main methods used in staff training.

Answer 1

According to Edwin B. Flippo” Training is the act of increasing the knowledge and skills of an employee for doing particular jobs”. Training may be mainly divided into:

• On the Job Training: On-the-job training refers to the training which is given to the employee at the workplace. The following are the on-the-job training methods.
  1. Coaching Method: In this method of training, the superior teaches or guides the new employee about the knowledge and skills.
  2. Mentoring Method: Mentoring is the process of sharing the knowledge and experience of an employee.
  3. Internship Training Method: A superior gives training to subordinates or understudy like an assistant to a manager.
• Off the Job Training: It is the training method wherein the workers learn the job role away from the actual workplace. The following are types of off the job training:
  1. Lecture Method: Under this method, trainees are educated about concepts, theories, principles in any particular area.
  2. E-learning Method: E-learning is the use of the technological process to access a traditional classroom or office.