Orientation The HRM activity that introduces new employees to the organization and to the employees’ new tasks, superiors, and work groups

What is the purpose of an Orientation Program? l To reduce anxiety –Hazing l Reduces turnover rate l Saves time and thus money l Develops realistic expectations

Functional Aspects of Orientation l Who Does It l Orientation Goals l Orientation Program –Policies –Mentoring l Orientation Checklists l Orientation Overload l Orientation Follow-up

Employee Training

Training systematic process of altering the behavior of employees in a direction to increase organizational goals.

Precondition for effective learning l Learner readiness l Motivation of learner Learning Theory

Basic Learning Principles l Meaningfulness of Material l Reinforcement of the material –behavior modification l Transfer of Learning

Knowledge of Process The Learning Curve Time Learning High Low Learning Plateau

Other Learning Principles l Distributed Learning l Whole v. Part Learning l Practice and Repetition

Successful Trainer Traits l Knowledge of subject l Adaptability l Sincerity l Sense of Humor l Interest l Clear Instructions l Individual Assistance l Enthusiasm

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