Consider the following statements about films as a method of training:
(A) Films can explicitly demonstrate skills that are not easily represented by the other techniques.
(B) Films are a very effective method in certain cases when used along with computer modelling.
(C) Films are an off-the-job method of training.
(D) Films can provide information to the trainees.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) only
(A) Films can explicitly demonstrate skills that are not easily represented by the other techniques. — Correct. Films show skills on screen that other techniques cannot show easily.
(B) Films are a very effective method in certain cases when used along with computer modelling. — Incorrect. Films are very effective in certain cases when used with conference discussions. Computer modelling is a separate method in which a computer imitates the job.
(C) Films are an off-the-job method of training. — Correct. Films are shown away from the work place, so they are an off-the-job method.
(D) Films can provide information to the trainees. — Correct. Besides showing skills, films can provide information.
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.” “Off the Job Methods … (ii) Films: They can provide information and explicitly demonstrate skills that are not easily represented by the other techniques. Used in conjunction with conference discussions, it is a very effective method in certain cases.” |