Formulation of Training Objectives
Formulation of Training Objectives
the first objective of training is to prepare employees for the job meant for them while on first appointment, on transfer, or on promotion, and impart to them the required skill and knowledge. The second objective is to assist the employees to function more effectively in their present positions by exposing them to the latest concepts, information, techniques, and developing the skills that would be required in their particular fields. The third objective is to build a second line of competent officers and prepare them to occupy more responsible positions.
Principles of Learning
1) Every human being is capable of learning. 2) An adequate interest in and motive for learning is essential because people are goal-oriented. 3) Learning is active, and not passive. 4) People learn more and faster when they are information of their achievements. 5) People learn more by doing than by hearing alone. 6) Time must be provided to practise what has been learnt. 7) A knowledge of the standards of performance makes learning effective. 8) Learning is a cumulative process. An individuals reaction to any lesson is conditioned and modified by what has been learned by him in earlier lessons and by previous experience.
9) Early success increases an individuals chances for effective learning. 10) Effective learning results when initial learning is followed immediately by application. 11) The rate of learning decreases when complex skills are involved. 12) Learning is closely related to attention and concentration. 13) Learning is more effective when one sheds ones halfknowledge, prejudices,biases, likes and dislikes. 14) Learning to be successful should be related to a learners experiences in life. 15) Trainees learn better when they learn at their own pace.
Negligent training
A situation where an employer fails to train adequately and the employee subsequently harm a third party. The employer is legally bound to pay damages to the third party even though harm is caused by the employee.
Methods of Training
Various methods of training have been evolved and any one method, or a combination of any two or more of these can be used, depending upon the training requirements and the level of people to be trained.
All training methods can be broadly classified as (a) on-the-job-methods, and (b) off-the-job methods.