Exam 7: On The Job Training Methods

Which of the following scenarios is NOT a good match for the usage of performance aids

Mentoring is classified in the textbook as the most basic on-the-job training method.

According to the textbook,why are many employers reluctant to participate in apprenticeship programs

a)Describe at least three advantages of using performance aids as an on-the-job training method.

One of the most important advantages of the job rotation approach is that it eliminates the need to consider the trainee's existing skill set,hence speeding up the training process.

Evidence appears to suggest that on-the-job training methods are very popular with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Which of the following variables likely support the wide usage of on-the-job training methods by SMEs

Which training method couples components of on-the-job training with lectures,usually at local colleges or technical universities

What are the salient foci of the coaching training method

From the perspective of an employee,what are some of the benefits associated with job rotation

You are trying to determine whether job rotation is a good fit for your organization's training needs.Which of the following are likely reasons supporting the usage of job rotation

What should a human resource department do at a strategic level when putting together a job rotation plan for its employees

Marie,an experienced co-worker,tells a trainee that "in a couple of hours you will have mastered this machine." Marie is attempting to lower the trainee's self-efficacy.

Your company is considering using only on-the-job training methods moving forward.Before making a final decision,senior management wants to review the pros and cons associated with this approach and asks you to put together a short report addressing their query.Which of the following points is unlikely to be in your report

a)Compare and contrast mentoring and coaching.b)If you were implementing a mentoring program in your company,what best practices would you implement to improve the chances of developing successful learning outcomes from your mentoring program

The choice of on-the-job,off-the-job,or blended training should be anchored on training needs and objectives.

Evidence provided in the textbook indicates that apprenticeship programs tend to attract greater representation from specific sectors of the labour market,particularly First Nations,women,and members of visible minorities.

The most widely used on-the-job training method is the lecture method.

One of the critical steps in job instruction training is performance.

In order to ensure compliance with money laundering legislation,a Canadian chartered bank develops software that prompts tellers to complete specific paperwork when clients deposit $10,000 or more during a single transaction.Failure of a bank to complete the required paperwork may lead to severe financial penalties for the bank.What term best describes the on-the-job training method being used by this bank

RBC's Career Launch program described in the textbook uses primarily job enrichment and coaching to help break the cycle of "no job,no experience" in Canadian youth.