Answer to Question #228779 in Management for Moe

Question

In table format, compare the methods used in on-the-job and away-from-the-job training, taking into consideration whether these training methods are useful or not during COVID-19 restrictions. Consider the need for a venue, the number of people usually involved in such training, and whether covid-19 arrangements could be effective in training environments.

Answer 1

On the job (OTJ)

Away from the job(AFTJ)

OTJ. USEFUL OR NOT. VENUE. NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED. EFFECTIVITY IN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.

1)Coaching- the trainee is placed under a particular supervisor who functions as a coach in training and provides feedback to the trainee. Useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Office Workplace. 2 people. Effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to regulation of trainee number.

2) Job rotation- involves movement of trainee from one job to another gain knowledge and experience from different job assignments. Not useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Office Workplace. 1 person. Not effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to frequent movement hence spread of the virus.

3) Committee assignment- A group of trainees are asked to solve a given organizational problem by discussing the problem therefore, helps to improve team work. Not useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Office meetings. Large number of people. Not effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to large number of people hence spreads the virus.

4) Job instructions- the trainer explains the way of doing the jobs to the trainee and in case of mistakes, corrects the trainee. Useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace. 2 people. Effective in COVID-19 restrictions,it regulates number of employees trained.

5) Internship training- instructions through theoretical and practical aspects are provided to the trainees. Useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace. 1 person. Effective in COVID-19 restrictions, regulates the number of trainees.

AFTJ. USEFUL OR NOT. VENUE. NUMBER OF PEOPLE INVOLVED. EFFECTIVITY IN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.

1) Case study methods- The trainee is given an opportunity to analyse the case and come out with all possible solutions. Useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace. 1 person. Effective in COVID-19 restrictions, regulates the number of trainees.

2) Incident method- takes decisions related to the incident on the basis of individual and group decisions. Not useful during COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace meeting. Large number of employees. Not effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to large number of employees involved.

3) Business game- trainees are divided into groups and each group has to discuss about various activities and functions of an imaginary organization. Not useful for COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace group meetings. Large number of trainees. Not effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to large number of trainees.

4) Simulation- imaginary situation is created and trainees are asked to act on it. Useful for COVID-19 restrictions. Workplace office. 1 person. Effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to regulated number of employees.

5) Conference- A meeting of several trainees to discuss any subject is called conference. Not useful in COVID-19 restrictions. Conference hall. Large number of trainees. Not effective in COVID-19 restrictions due to regulated number of trainees.