6.5 Training Programs: Methods and Media Flashcards
What are the two on-site training programs generally used?
on-the-job and off-the-job training
On-the-job training
is often developed and implemented by the organization, but some training is informal-hands on learning experience that facilitates learning transfer and because it can fit into the organization’s flow of activities.
Off-the-job training
appropriate for required after-hours training and for implementing training that requires maintaining contacts with various work units.
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?
Coaching depends in part on whether the supervisor creates feelings of mutual confidence, provides employees opportunities for growth, and effectively delegates tasks, whereas the role of a mentor is assumed by an established employee who takes on the role of guiding and developing a less experienced worker.
Why have off siting training simulations become more popular?
Typically, the simulation environment is less hectic and safer than the actual environment.
Define internship
less formalized and extensive than apprenticeship training and often part of an agreement between an individual and an organization to work for a specific period of time to gain training and job experience.
Apprenticeship training
refers to the process of having a new worker, (an apprentice) work alongside and under the guidance of an experienced technician. An apprenticeship is a real job with training, providing hands on experience and the ability to “earn while you learn”.
Assistantships
involve full-time employment and expose an individual to a wide range of jobs. However, since the individual only assists other workers, the learning experience is often somewhat removed.
Job rotation programs
are used to expose employees to a variety of jobs and decision-making situations.
Which of the following can be negative aspect of on-site training programs?
Usually more expensive than off-site training
Possible damage to equipment
Doesn’t give exposure to the job and organization
Will not facilitate learning transfer
Possible damage to equipment
On-the-job training is usually appropriate for which type of training?
Voluntary after-hours training
Training that must be done after-hours
Training that requires maintaining contacts with various work units
Training for new employees
Training for new employees
Which of the following is NOT a type of on-the-job training?
Internships
Assistantships
Simulations
Apprenticeships
Simulations
What is a drawback to doing an assistantship?
Exposes an individual to a wide range of jobs
The individual watches and assists other workers
The learning experience is often vicarious
Involves full-time employment
The learning experience is often vicarious
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?
Coaching is done by an established employee, mentoring is done by supervisor
Coaching is on-the job and mentoring is at off-site
Mentoring provides opportunities for growth and coaching only gives guidance
Mentoring is done by an established employee, coaching is done by supervisor
Mentoring is done by an established employee, coaching is done by supervisor
