On the job training
On the Job Method :
Under this method the employee is given training when he is on the job. It means learning while doing.
The important On the Job Methods are:
(a) Apprenticeship Programme :
Under apprenticeship training, a trainee is put under the supervision of a master worker.
(b) Coaching :
In this method, the superior guides and instructs the trainee as a coach.
(c) Internship Training :
It is a joint programme of training in which vocational and professional institutes enter into an agreement with business enterprises for providing practical knowledge to its students.
(d) Job Rotation :
Here the trainee is transferred from one job to another job or from one department to another department so that he can learn the working of various sections.
Importance of Training
A. Benefits to the Organisation
(1) It enhances employee productivity both in terms of quantity and quality, leading to higher profits.
(2) Training reduces absenteeism and employee turnover.
(3) It helps to obtaining effective response to the changing environment.
(4) Training increases employee morale.
(5) If the employees are given adequate training, the need for supervision is minimum.
(6) Trained employees can use materials and machines economically. It helps to reduce cost of production.
B. Benefits to the Employee
(1) Training helps in securing promotion and career growth.
(2) Increased performance by the individual helps him to earn more.
(3) Training helps to reduce the chances of accident and wast ages.
(4) Training increases the satisfaction of employees.
