The document discusses different types of training methods used in human resource management. It describes two main categories of training: on-the-job training and off-the-job training. Several specific on-the-job training methods are outlined, including job rotation, coaching, job instructions, committee assignments, internship training, and apprenticeship. Common off-the-job training methods covered include case study methods, incident method, role play, in-basket method, lectures, business games, and simulation. Advantages and disadvantages of some key methods like coaching, job rotation, and apprenticeship are also summarized.

1. TYPES OF TRAINING METHODS
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2. TRAINING
In simple word, training
means to impart information
and skill through instruction.
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3. TRAINING METHOD
1) ON THE JOB TRAINING
2) OFF THE JOB TRAINING
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4. METHODS OF TRAINING
ON THE JOB TRAINING
1. JOB ROTATION
2. COACHING
3. JOB INSTRUCTIONS
4. COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS
5. INTERNSHIP TRAINING
OFF THE JOB TRAINING
1. CASE STUDY METHODS
2. INCIDENT METHOD
3. ROLE PLAY
4. IN-BASKET METHOD
5. LECTURES
6. BUSINESS GAMES
7. SIMULATION
8. MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
9. CONFERENCES
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5. ON THE JOB TRAINING
Focuses on learning while an individual is
actually engaged in work.
The advantages of OJT are as follows:
1.On the job method is a flexible method.
2.It is a less expensive method.
3.The trainee is highly motivated and encouraged to learn.
4.Much arrangement for the training is not required.
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6. COACHING
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7. COACHING
 It is one to one interaction
 Considered as corrective measure for
inadequate performance
 Helps in identifying weaknesses and
focuses on areas which needs
improvement
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8. Coaching Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
•Proper guidance on how to
conduct an activity
•Cost effective
•No loss of productivity
DISADVANTAGES
•Ideas given by trainee
are not considered
•Trainee wouldn’t get a
chance to explore more
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9. UNDER STUDY
 The supervisor imparts training to a
subordinate as his understudy or
assistant.
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10. Understudy Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
•Proper guidance on how to
conduct an activity
•Cost effective
•No loss of productivity
DISADVANTAGES
•Ideas given by trainee
are not considered
•Trainee wouldn’t get a
chance to explore more
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11. JOB ROTATION
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12. Job Rotation Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
•Allow managers to see your hidden
talents
•Helps in exploring interest & ideas
•Motivates all employees & help
them to deal with new challenges
•Keeps away fraudent practices
•Boosts satisfaction
DISADVANTAGES
•Wastage of time & efforts
•Employees take time
•Leads a whole lot of stress &
anxiety
•It doesn’t check the time wasted
Job Rotation
The trainee is systematically transferred to various jobs so that he
can gain the experience on each of them
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13. APPRENTICESHIP
 In this method theoretical instruction
and practical learning are provided to
trainees in training institutes
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14. Apprenticship Advantages and Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
•Proper guidance
•Practical exposure
•Productivity of
organization improves
DISADVANTAGES
•Trainee’s work
importance is ignored
•Work under stressed
environment
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15. VESTIBULE
 In this method a training centre
called vestibule is set up and actual
job conditions are duplicated or
simulated in it.
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16. Vestibule Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages:
•Training becomes more reality-based.
• Directly applies to jobs. Increases the chances of
retention.
•Prevents trainees from making costly mistakes or
damaging equipment.
•Allows instructors to give more personalized attention to
the learners.
Disadvantages:
Time Consuming
Expensive
Trainer has to be very skilled
There has to be elaborate setups for the same
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17. JOB INSTRUCTION
Also known as step-by-step training in which
the trainer explains the way of doing the jobs
to the trainee and in case of mistakes, corrects
the trainee.
ADVANTAGES
• Employee safety
• Increased productivity
• Cost effective
• Meeting standards
ADVANTAGES
• Employee safety
• Increased productivity
• Cost effective
• Meeting standards
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18. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
A group of trainees are asked to solve a given
organizational problem by discussing the problem.
This helps to improve team work.
ADVANTAGES
•Improves employees
interrelationship.
•Builds team spirit
•Deals with real
organization problem
DISADVANTAGES
•Can’t always reach to a
conclusion
•Creates hassle among
employees.
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