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Training and Development System

Notes This will stimulate the trainees’ interest in using certain methods and techniques which,
integrated in a proper way, will help them to act correct in a specific situation. Then the
trainees will analyse in depth those methods and techniques. Finally, they will integrate
specific knowledge into the management process by using business games, case studies
or, if possible, through a project that needs an interdisciplinary approach.
(e) Time and material factors: The decision on the training methods to be used during
a training programme is strongly influenced by different factors like time, financial
resources, etc.
The time for preparation that influences the expenses with training material, varies based
on the chosen training methods. As a rule, complex case studies and business games need
a longer and more expensive preparation, which include testing and doing the all the
necessary corrections and modifications.
The length of the programme determines the methods to use. As long as the programme
will be, long trainer may use business games, complex case studies, and project. That does
not mean that participative methods should be drowning out from short training
programmes. It simply means that one may use those methods that are not time consumers
and transmit the message as quickly as possible.
The training period during the day is much more important that one may think.

Example: During afternoons is better to use attractive methods that need active
involvement.

The training facilities may be a serious limitation. In order to choose the most appropriate
training methods, the trainer must know in advance elements like number of available
room for small groups’ discussions or accessibility to audio and video aims.
Figure 8.3: Factors affecting the Selection of Training Methods

Factors affecting Selection of Training Methods

Learning objectives Human factors
 Knowledge  Trainer
 Skills  Participant
 Attitudes and values  Environment

Subject and Content Time and material factors
 Specific subject  Time
 Interdisciplinary  Finance
problems  Training facilities

Principles of learning
 Motivation
 Active involvement
 Individual approach
 Sequencing and structuring
 Feedback
 Transfer

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