Which of the following statements about internship training is correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → It is an on-the-job method in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate.
Option (1) It is an off-the-job method in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate. — Incorrect. Educational institutions and business firms do cooperate in it, but internship is an on-the-job method. The candidates work in a factory or office.
Option (2) It is an on-the-job method in which the trainee works directly with a senior manager. — Incorrect. Working directly with a senior manager is coaching. Coaching is also on-the-job, but it is a different method.
Option (3) It is an on-the-job method in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate. — Correct. Internship is a joint programme in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate. It is on-the-job, because the candidates learn while actually working in some factory or office.
Option (4) It is an off-the-job method in which the trainee works directly with a senior manager. — Incorrect. Both parts are wrong. Internship is on-the-job, and working directly with a senior manager describes coaching.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Training Methods There are various methods of training. These are broadly categorised into two groups: On-the-Job and Off-the-Job methods. On-the-Job methods refer to the methods that are applied to the workplace, while the employee is actually working. Off-the-Job methods are used away from the work place. The former means learning while doing, while the latter means learning before doing.” “On the Job Methods … (iii) Internship Training: It is a joint programme of training in which educational institutions and business firms cooperate. Selected candidates carry on regular studies for the prescribed period. They also work in some factory or office to acquire practical knowledge and skills.” |