Disadvantages Of Training

This part of the paper we are going to talk about training, and the different types of training. First is the definition of training, “Training can be defined as a planned attempt by an organization to facilitate employee learning of job-related knowledge, skills, and behaviors.” (Pg. 161) When you hear the term training what do you think of? Maybe you’re thinking about a manager and a new employee learning the ropes of the business; and you are right, but there are many different types of training. The types that our group is going to talk about are: lecture, orientation, and, stimulation. Lecture is the topic on training we will talk about first. When you hear the word lecture you are probably thinking of someone talking and giving instructions;

This training exercise was hard to understand at first. Reference for Business says, “ Case studies are most often used to simulate strategic decision-making situations, rather than the day-to-day decisions that occur in the in-basket.” (Par. 9) what pretty much happens after reading about the case study, is the manager will give the trainees a problem that they have to figure out to help better the company or business. It’s pretty much a test to see if the employee can figure out problems and objectives on his or her own or if they’re in a group, can they work with different

Reference for Business says, “The most common method of training, on-the-job training uses more experienced and skilled employees to train less skilled and experienced employees.” (Par. 12) It seems like every business uses on the job training; if anyone starts a new job usually, you will have a mentor/trainer you will watch so you learn the job in the workplace. For example at a grocery store you as a trainee might watch a worker ring up the sale on the register, get the money, and complete the transaction. The trainer might even watch you do the register yourself, but they will be there if you have any confusion and need help. On the job training is so important because, you are actually doing the job in a specific situation. If you never run the register you will never learn. With on the job training it’s the first time you’re in the position as the worker, and not a