ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT)

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Management development is a systematic process of growth and development by which the Head of Departments (HODs) develop their abilities to staff. It is concerned with not only improving the performance of staffs but also giving them opportunities for growth and development.
There are two methods through which staffs can improve their knowledge and skills. One is through formal training and other is through on the job experiences. On the job training is very important since real learning takes place only when one practices what they have studied.

1. On-the-job Training (OJT) Methods:
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.
The advantages of OJT are as follows:
a. On the job method is a flexible method.
b. It is a less expensive method.
c. The trainee is highly motivated and encouraged to learn.
d. Much arrangement for the training is not required.

On-the-job training methods are as follows:
1. Job rotation:
This training method involves movement of trainee from one job to another gain knowledge and experience from different job assignments. This method helps the trainee under­stand the problems of other employees.

2. Coaching:
Under this method, the trainee is placed under a particular supervisor who functions as a coach in training and provides feedback to the trainee. Sometimes the trainee may not get an opportunity to express his/her ideas.

3. Job instructions:
Also known as step-by-step training in which the trainer explains the way of doing the jobs to the trainee and in case of mistakes, corrects the trainee.

4. Committee assignments:
A group of trainees are asked to solve a given organizational problem by discussing the problem. This helps to improve team work.
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MKR.