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What is training?
Training involves improving the skills, knowledge and attitudes of employees so as to become more efficient and productive.
Objectives of Training
- Improve the efficiency of workforce
- Make workers multi-skilled and flexible
- Introducing a new process or new machinery
- Reduce wastage of material and time
- Adapt to change
Types of Training
Induction Training
It involves introducing a new employee to its work environment. Usually, it includes
- introduction to colleagues,
- explaining the firm’s activities,
- procedures followed in the organisation,
- explaining the organisational structure,
- place of working etc.
On the Job training
A worker gets training by watching a more experienced worker doing the job. It is common for unskilled and semi-skilled jobs. Thus the worker gets trained while he is performing his regular duties.
Off the job training
This is when a worker goes away from the place of work to attend a special course. The training can be in the form of a seminar,workshop or a college course. Off the job training is usually conducted for managerial level employees.
