"The counselor sets mutually agreed upon goals, suggests how to achieve these goals, periodically reviews the trainees' progress and suggests changes required in behavior and performance." Identify the method of training discussed here:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Coaching
Option (1) Coaching — Correct. Coaching is an on-the-job method in which the superior guides and instructs the trainee as a coach. The coach sets goals agreed by both, shows how to reach them, reviews the trainee’s progress from time to time and suggests changes.
Option (2) Case study — Incorrect. In a case study, trainees study a real business problem and discuss its solution. There is no one-to-one guidance by a superior.
Option (3) Programmed instruction — Incorrect. Here the learning material is broken into small units that the trainee learns step by step on his own, getting feedback on each answer.
Option (4) Computer modelling — Incorrect. A computer copies the real work situation so that the trainee can learn without the cost of real mistakes.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “On the Job Methods … (ii) Coaching: In this method, the superior guides and instructs the trainee as a coach. The coach or counselor sets mutually agreed upon goals, suggests how to achieve these goals, periodically reviews the trainees progress” “and suggests changes required in behavior and performance. …” |