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Training and Development Week 5 Discussion 1

Training and Development Week 5 Discussion  1

Q What are the strengths and weaknesses of different training methods, such as lectures, case studies, and behavior modeling? When would it be appropriate to use each of these or other training methods? Provide specific examples.

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The advantages of lectures are low cost, takes less time in comparison to other methods. It may be given to bigger groups. It is easier. The information distributed may be bigger. It is possible to combine lectures with other training types. It can also serve as an introduction. The drawback of lectures is the absence of involvement or participation, feedback and learning transfer. The advantages of case studies are that higher skills and knowledge level can be demonstrated by the engaged ones towards the circumstances. Risk taking is developed with the help of case studies. The drawback is that analyzing may not be done in a proper amount when risk taking is developed or there might be overlooking of certain factors.