Non-Managerial Positions: Training Methods Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

To let trainees learn known theories and philosophies and discover new ones

To make training more conversational, pleasurable, and engaging

To create stimulating communication skills

Stimulating communication skills Signup and view all the answers

To develop a training need analysis and a training and development program Signup and view all the answers

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Training methods used by a company to improve productivity and performance Signup and view all the answers

To meet with the trainees to present the solution and wrap up the session Signup and view all the answers

To analyze and come up with workable solutions to real-life or fictional organizational scenarios Signup and view all the answers

To make training more conversational, pleasurable, and engaging Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Training and development programs are essential for the success of present-day firms that constantly compete to stay ahead of their competition.
The rate of technology advancement necessitates the constant upskilling of employees to respond to newer environmental developments.

Training is a planned learning experience intended to enhance the competence, expertise, aptitude, and performance of an individual in their current job.
Development is a planned learning experience designed to enhance and improve competencies of an individual for a possible future task.
Employee training and development is an indispensable part of the HR function, aiming to improve the performance and productivity of employees.

Analyzing organizational and trainee needs is the heart of any training and development program.
Identifying training needs through surveys and assessing organizational needs is crucial.
Steps in training include:
- Preparing a detailed task analysis
- Formulating learning objectives
- Creating an instructional plan
- Deciding on training methods
- Outlining an action plan
- Implementing the program
- Evaluating results

On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a widely used technique for training non-managerial employees.
Apprenticeship Training is an extension of OJT, provided to technical personnel like mechanics, electricians, and welders.
Classroom Training is commonly used when a large audience needs to be taught.
Programmed Instruction is a self-paced method that provides immediate feedback.
Simulation Method is used to coach trainees on realistic skills needed in a real-life situation.

Executive development programs aim to improve the level of productivity and performance of middle and top-level managers.
These programs are essential due to the retirement of experienced managers and the need to replace their expertise.
Executive development programs include:
- Symposiums
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Case Study Method