Introduction

Training refers to the teaching and learning activities carried on for the
primary purpose of helping members of an organization acquire and apply
the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes needed by a particular job and
organization.
Two on-job-training methods which are appropriate for the training
to be done at Apex Door
This is the most common method of training in which a trainee is placed on a
specific job and taught the skills and knowledge necessary to perform it.
Job Rotation
Job rotation teaches current employees how to do various jobs over time. The
employee will rotate around to different jobs within the organization,
performing various different tasks unrelated to his original job.
Apex Door uses job rotation for tasks that require a specific skill set, like
chocolate mixing. By learning different facets of the candy making process,
the employees develop more skills. This method is useful when employees
call out sick or take vacations.
Job Mentoring
Job mentoring involves providing an employee with an experienced coach to
oversee his or her learning experience. The mentor or coach provides advice
and instruction, but is not performing the job with the employee as in on-thejob training. The trainee employee learns the job firsthand and may consult
the mentor or coach at any time for assistance.
Apex Door uses this method for high-level positions, like management
trainee programs. This method works well for employees who have already

acclimated to the company and have been moved up or promoted through

the ranks.

The advantages of using those methods for training of staff you

mentioned in (b) above.
The advantages of Job Rotation method are:
Reduces employee boredom
Increases skills
Opens new opportunities to employees
Hones in on employee interests

Advantages Of Mentoring
The learner has opportunities to interact with experienced managers to
improve performance. He gains confidence and self-awareness.
There is rapid feedback of action on performance improvement to the
learner.
Learner is self-motivated to learn with confidence.
It is not limited to performance-related problems. It focuses on future growth.

Benefits of training in Apex Door organization

Economy in Operations:

Trained personnel will be able to make better and economical use of

materials and equipments. Wastage will be low.
In addition, the rate of accidents and damage to machinery and equipment
will be kept to the minimum by the well- trained employees. These will lead
to less cost of production per unit.
Greater Productivity:
A well trained employee usually shows greater productivity and higher
quality of work-output than an untrained employee. Training increases the
skills of the employees in the performance of a particular job. An increase in
the skills usually helps to increase both quantity and quality of output.
Uniformity of Procedures:
With the help of training, the best available methods of work can be
standardised and made available to all employees. Standardisation will make
high levels of performance rule rather than the exception.
Less Supervision:
If the employees are given proper training, the responsibility of supervision is
lessened. Training does not eliminate the need for supervision, but it reduces
the need for detailed and constant supervision.
Systematic Imparting of Skills:
A systematic training programme helps to reduce the learning time to reach
the acceptable level of performance. The employees need not learn by trial
and error or by observing others and waste time if the formal training
programme exists in the organization.
Creation of Inventory of Skills:

When totally new skills are required by an organization, it has to face great
difficulties in employment. Training can be used in spotting out promising
men and in removing defects in the selection process. It is better to select
and train employees from within the organization rather than seek the skilled
employees from outside sources.
Higher Morale:
The morale of employees is increase if they are given proper training. A good
training programme will mould employees attitude to achieve support for
organisational activities and to obtain greater cooperation and loyalty. With
the help of training, dissatisfaction, complaints, absenteeism and turnover
can be reduced among the employees.
Conclusion
Training of employees and mangers are absolutely essential in this changing
environment. It is an important activity of HRD which helps in improving the
competency of employees. Training gives a lot of benefits to the employees
such as improvement in efficiency and effectiveness, development of self
confidence and assists every one in self management. The stability and
progress of the organization always depends on the training imparted to the
employees. Training becomes mandatory under each and every step of
expansion and diversification. Only training can improve the quality and
reduce the wastages to the minimum. Training and development is also very
essential to adapt according to changing environment.

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