13-02-2013, 03:26 PM
On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training Methods
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The major differences between these two training methodologies have been listed here:
1. On-the-Job training involves imparting training in the real work environment i.e. it believes in learning by doing; while off-the-job training involves imparting training outside the real work environment i.e. the principle of learning by acquiring knowledge is adopted.
2. Under on-the-job training the training and performance goes simultaneously so production is not hindered at the time of training; while under off-the-job training methods first training is imparted and then the real performance follows and therefore does not add anything to actual production during training.
3. On-the-job training aims at developing the best practices for a specific job and getting the job done; while off-the-job training methods aim at learning basic facts and skills and is more general in nature.
4. On-the-job training is usually imparted by experienced workers and first line supervisors at the workplace; while off-the-job training is imparted usually by the academicians and professionals at any place other than the real workplace.
5. On-the-job training methods are suitable when the trainees are limited in numbers and the job is not hazardous in nature; while off-the-job training methods can be utilized to train any numbers of employees and for jobs that involve risks.
6. On-the-job training methods are simple and less-expensive because they utilize the actual workplace and firm’s supervisors for imparting training; while off-the-job training methods are quite expensive as they need a complete different set-up. Training here is imparted in an artificial set-up and outside experts are hired for the purpose.
7. Most popular on-the-job training methods include job rotation and apprenticeship training; while the popular off-the-job training methods include classroom lectures and simulation exercises.
8. On-the-job training is generally imparted in case of manufacturing firms for production-related jobs; while off-the-job training is mostly imparted for managerial and non-production related jobs.