Training, Development & Methods of Training

1 Mark Questions

1. Name and state the 'on-the-job method of training' that is used to give training to the electricians. (HOTS; All India 2013)

Ans. Apprenticeship Programme It is on-the-job training method. Under this, a master worker as a trainer is appointed, who guides the workers regarding the skill of job. Electricians are required to undergo such trainings.

1. Name the method of training in which trainees learn on the equipments they

will be using. (HOTS; Delhi 2010; All India 2010)

Ans. In vestibule training, employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using and actual work environments are created in a classroom, which is away from the actual work floor.

1. Name the method of training in which the trainees works directly with a senior

manager and the manager takes full responsibility of the trainee. (HOTS; Delhi 2010; All India 2010)

Ans. Coaching.

1. Name the method of training in which the trainee learns under the guidance of

a master worker. (HOTS; Delhi 2010; All India 2010)

Ans. Apprenticeship training.

3 Marks Questions

1. Why is training important for the employees? State any three reasons.

(Compartment 2014; All India 2012) or State any three reasons why training is beneficial for employees of an organisation. (Foreign 2014; Delhi 2008)

Ans. The employees training in an organisation is necessary due to the following reasons (Any three)

1. Systematic learning Training is systematic learning, always better than hit and trial method which leads to reduction of wastage of efforts and money.
2. Increase in productivity A trained worker is more efficient in his work. He has better knowledge, skills and speed for his job. This leads to increase output which is

profitable for the enterprise.

1. Fewer accidents Trained employees are proficient in handling machinery and equipment. Thus, less prone to accidents.

6. Why is training important for an organisation? State any three reasons. (Delhi 2012)

Ans. Training is important for an organisation because of the following reasons;

1. Training of the workers leads to increase in productivity and reduction of wastages.
2. It reduces absenteeism and labour turnover as trained workers become more

confident and thus, they become regular and stick to their job and place.

1. It is required to teach technology and work methods to employees.

7. Define training and development. (Delhi 2012)

Ans. Training It refers to the process by which aptitudes, skills and abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are improved. According to Michael Armstrong, 'Training is the systematic development of knowledge, skills and attitudes required by an individual to perform adequately a given task or job'.

Development It involves growth of an employee in all respects. It denotes the process by which the employees acquire skills and competence to do their present job and increase their capabilities for handling higher jobs in the future. Development is a continuous process of building competencies of employees and thus facilitating overall development of employees.

4/5 Marks Questions

1. Manu, a Chief Manager in a company using highly sophisticated machines and

equipments, wants that very employee should be fully trained before using the machines and equipments. Suggest and describe the best method of training that Manu can use for training of the employees. (HOTS; Delhi 2012)

Ans. Vestibule method of training should be imparted in the given situation. Vestibule training Under this method, employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using, but the training is conducted away from the actual work floor. Actual work environment is created in a classroom and employees use the same materials, files and equipments. This is usually done when employees are required to handle sophisticated machinery and equipment. Vestibule training is suitable where a large number of persons are to be trained at the same time for the same kind of work. The main emphasis is on learning rather than on production.