Identify two specific training techniques/ methods that you would use to train employee(s) in the following situations. Ensure the answer identifies a specific training method/ technique that is appropriate to each situation/job.

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Identify two specific training techniques/ methods that you would use to train employee(s) in the following situations.

Ensure the answer identifies a specific training method/ technique that is appropriate to each situation/job.

 

a. A group of newly hired managers who will be trained in how to conduct selection interviews.

b. A sales clerk at a local retail location.

c. An assembly line worker at Ford Motor Company.

Training Methods
A wide variety of methods can be used for training employees at all levels. The following is a list of the
various methods.
On-the-Job Methods
On the Job (OJT)– trainee performs work while under the guidance of an experienced employee
Job Shadow- unstructured- trainee observes how to do the job, employee explains to the trainee
what he or she is doing, trainee attempts to do job
Job Instruction training (JIT)- good for jobs with a logical sequence of steps. Steps are often
written down and an experienced employee demonstrates how to do the job through a
formalized, structured and systematic approach
Performance Aid- a device that helps an employee do his/her job- written instructions that
trainee follows on own
Job Rotation- trainee is trained on a number of jobs of a similar skill level by rotating from one
to the next over a period of weeks or months
Coaching- experienced employee provides feedback and reinforcement- works closely with
trainee to improve work performance
Special Projects or Tasks- employee has the opportunity to perform in a new experience within
the organization
Informal learning- learning through interaction with others
Transcribed Image Text:Training Methods A wide variety of methods can be used for training employees at all levels. The following is a list of the various methods. On-the-Job Methods On the Job (OJT)– trainee performs work while under the guidance of an experienced employee Job Shadow- unstructured- trainee observes how to do the job, employee explains to the trainee what he or she is doing, trainee attempts to do job Job Instruction training (JIT)- good for jobs with a logical sequence of steps. Steps are often written down and an experienced employee demonstrates how to do the job through a formalized, structured and systematic approach Performance Aid- a device that helps an employee do his/her job- written instructions that trainee follows on own Job Rotation- trainee is trained on a number of jobs of a similar skill level by rotating from one to the next over a period of weeks or months Coaching- experienced employee provides feedback and reinforcement- works closely with trainee to improve work performance Special Projects or Tasks- employee has the opportunity to perform in a new experience within the organization Informal learning- learning through interaction with others
Off-the-Job Methods
Lectures, seminars, classroom instruction
Discussions
Audiovisual Techniques (pg.141): includes CDs, DVDS, and Computer Based Training
Case Study- discuss, analyze and solve problems based on a real situation
Role Play- practice newly learned skills
Games
Additional off-the-job methods
Programmed learning- information is provided, trainee responds, immediate feedback is given
(works well with Computer based training)
Vestibule or Simulated Training- work environment is replicated in a training room- same type
of equipment, software etc. (when it is not practical or safe to train people on the actual
equipment or actual work environment) (pg. 142)
Online Training- web based training (also known as E-learning)
Video Conferencing (pg. 142)
Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)- computer based job aids
Combination of “On-the-job" and “Off-the-job"
Apprenticeship (pg. 140-141) - classroom instruction, job instruction, job rotation, coaching
Co-op, internships
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Transcribed Image Text:Off-the-Job Methods Lectures, seminars, classroom instruction Discussions Audiovisual Techniques (pg.141): includes CDs, DVDS, and Computer Based Training Case Study- discuss, analyze and solve problems based on a real situation Role Play- practice newly learned skills Games Additional off-the-job methods Programmed learning- information is provided, trainee responds, immediate feedback is given (works well with Computer based training) Vestibule or Simulated Training- work environment is replicated in a training room- same type of equipment, software etc. (when it is not practical or safe to train people on the actual equipment or actual work environment) (pg. 142) Online Training- web based training (also known as E-learning) Video Conferencing (pg. 142) Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)- computer based job aids Combination of “On-the-job" and “Off-the-job" Apprenticeship (pg. 140-141) - classroom instruction, job instruction, job rotation, coaching Co-op, internships l0 0 0 0 0 O
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