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Business Studies · 2024 · 6 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q34
(a) Give the meaning of ‘Training’. Explain the following methods of training: (i) Apprenticeship Training, (ii) Internship Training
(a)
Give the meaning of ‘Training’. Explain the following methods of
training : (i) Apprenticeship Training, (ii) Internship Training
OR
(b)
Explain any four points of importance of ‘Directing’ function of
management.
Marking-scheme solution
Training:
Training is any process by which the aptitudes, skills and
abilities of employees to perform specific jobs are increased.
It is a process of learning new skills and application of
knowledge in order to improve the performance of employees
on the current job or prepare them for any intended job.
• (i) Apprenticeship Training:
Under this method of training, the trainee is put under the
guidance of a master worker, in order to acquire a higher
• level of skill.
It is useful for people to become, for example, plumbers,
electricians, etc.
• (ii) Internship Training:
It is a joint programme of training, in which educational
• institutions and business firms cooperate.
Selected candidates work in some factory or office to
acquire practical knowledge and skill, along with their
regular studies.
Q(b) Explain any four points of importance of 'Directing'
function of management.
Importance of directing:
(i)
Initiates action:
Directing helps to initiate action among people in an
organisation towards attainment of desired objectives.
(ii)
Integrates employees’ efforts:
Directing integrates employees’ efforts in the organisation in
such a way that every individual effort contributes to the
organizational performance. Thus, it ensures that the
individuals work for organisation’s goals.
(iii)
Guides employees to fully realise their potential:
Directing guides employees to fully realise their potential and
capabilities by motivating and providing effective leadership.
(iv)
Facilitates introduction of needed changes:
A manager reduces resistance to change through motivation,
communication and leadership, and develop required
cooperation in introducing changes in the organisation.
(v)
Brings stability and balance in the organisation:
It fosters cooperation and commitment among the people and
helps to achieve balance among various groups, activities and
the departments.
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