A skilled and knowledgeable supervisor provides good on-the-job train…

A skilled and knowledgeable supervisor provides good on-the-job training to the workers. What does this help the supervisor to do?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → Build an efficient team of workers

Option (1) Build an efficient team of workers — Correct. A skilled and knowledgeable supervisor gives good on-the-job training. Trained workers do their jobs well, so he builds an efficient team.

Option (2) Avoid misunderstandings and conflicts between management and workers — Incorrect. This comes from the supervisor’s role as a link between workers and management. He carries ideas and problems both ways.

Option (3) Maintain harmony among the workers under his control — Incorrect. This comes from his role in maintaining group unity. He sorts out internal differences among the workers.

Option (4) Build up high morale among the workers — Incorrect. This comes from supervisory leadership. A supervisor with good leadership qualities builds up high morale.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Importance of Supervision … (iv) Supervisor ensures performance of work according to the targets set. He takes responsibility for task achievement and motivates his workers effectively.
(v) Supervisor provides good on-the-job training to the workers and employees. A skilled and knowledgeable supervisor can build efficient team of workers.
(vi) Supervisory leadership plays a key role in influencing the workers in the organisation. A supervisor with good leadership qualities can build up high morale among workers.
(vii) A good supervisor analyses the work performed and gives feedback to the workers. He suggests ways and means of developing work skills.”