ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (7) TEST
GUIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS
Job rotation - Answer-A training method in which trainees are exposed to different
jobs, functions, and areas in an organization
Apprenticeships - Answer-Training methods for skilled trades workers that combine
on-the-job and classroom instruction
- 65+ regulated occupations in four sectors:
- Construction, motive power, industrial, and service
Apprenticeship benefits - Answer-- Effective recruitment strategy
- Two-way skills development
- Higher-quality work
- Increased productivity
- Improved safety
- Improved company reputation
Coaching - Answer-An experienced and knowledgeable person is formally called
upon to help another person develop the insight and techniques pertinent to the
accomplishment of the job
Key elements of coaching - Answer-- Plans/objectives
- Creating opportunities in the work environment
- Strengths are enhanced/developed
Mentoring - Answer-A senior member of an organization takes a personal interest in
the career of a junior employee
- Providing career support and psychosocial support
E-mentoring - Answer-Occurs when mentor and mentee communicate online
Psychosocial support - Answer-Mentoring activities that include being a friend who
listens and countless, who accepts feedback, and who is a role model for success
Developing a formal mentoring program - Answer-- Select mentors carefully
- Match mentors and mentees effectively
- Provide training to mentors and mentees
- Structure relationship carefully
Off-the-job advantages - Answer-- Use a variety of methods
- Can tailor programs to needs and preferences
- Trainer can control environment
- Large number can be trained at once
Off-the-job disadvantages - Answer-- Can be much more costly than on-the-job
- Takes place in an environment that is different from work environment; difficult
applying training back on the job
GUIDE COMPLETE ANSWERS
Job rotation - Answer-A training method in which trainees are exposed to different
jobs, functions, and areas in an organization
Apprenticeships - Answer-Training methods for skilled trades workers that combine
on-the-job and classroom instruction
- 65+ regulated occupations in four sectors:
- Construction, motive power, industrial, and service
Apprenticeship benefits - Answer-- Effective recruitment strategy
- Two-way skills development
- Higher-quality work
- Increased productivity
- Improved safety
- Improved company reputation
Coaching - Answer-An experienced and knowledgeable person is formally called
upon to help another person develop the insight and techniques pertinent to the
accomplishment of the job
Key elements of coaching - Answer-- Plans/objectives
- Creating opportunities in the work environment
- Strengths are enhanced/developed
Mentoring - Answer-A senior member of an organization takes a personal interest in
the career of a junior employee
- Providing career support and psychosocial support
E-mentoring - Answer-Occurs when mentor and mentee communicate online
Psychosocial support - Answer-Mentoring activities that include being a friend who
listens and countless, who accepts feedback, and who is a role model for success
Developing a formal mentoring program - Answer-- Select mentors carefully
- Match mentors and mentees effectively
- Provide training to mentors and mentees
- Structure relationship carefully
Off-the-job advantages - Answer-- Use a variety of methods
- Can tailor programs to needs and preferences
- Trainer can control environment
- Large number can be trained at once
Off-the-job disadvantages - Answer-- Can be much more costly than on-the-job
- Takes place in an environment that is different from work environment; difficult
applying training back on the job
