Fill in the blank:
______ allows trainees to interact with other employees, facilitating future cooperation among departments.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Job rotation
Option (1) Coaching — Incorrect. In coaching, the trainee works directly with one senior manager, who guides and instructs him.
Option (2) Job rotation — Correct. Under job rotation, the trainee moves from one department to another. There he meets employees of many departments, and this helps the departments work together later.
Option (3) Internship training — Incorrect. Internship is a joint programme of educational institutions and business firms for students. The student works in one factory or office alongside studies; he is not moved across departments.
Option (4) Apprenticeship programme — Incorrect. In an apprenticeship, the trainee learns a skilled trade under a master worker. The trainee stays with one master worker in one trade, so he does not meet employees of other departments.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iv) Job Rotation: This kind of training involves shifting the trainee from one department to another or from one job to another. This enables the trainee to gain a broader understanding of all parts of the business and how the organisation as a whole functions. The trainee gets fully involved in the departments operations and also gets a chance to test her own aptitude and ability. Job rotation allows trainees to interact with other employees facilitating future cooperation among departments. When employees are trained by this method, the organisation finds it easier at the time of promotions, replacements or transfers.” |