Running Head: DELIVERY METHODS IN HRM&D 2
Delivery Methods in HRM&D
This paper reviews the Human Resource Management choice of delivery in the
workplace. The alternative selected dictates a lot on the success or failure of the organization.
The essay will discuss three delivery methods that can be used to deliver in a group. It will also
discuss their advantages and disadvantages to help teams choose the best delivery system.
On-the-job Training Delivery
It is the most common training method since it uses more skilled and experienced
workers to train less skilled and inexperienced employees. It can take many forms including
being supplemented with classroom teaching. These trainers have to adopt a one-on-one training
skill to deliver efficiently through adherence to Job-instruction technique guidelines. The
advantages are that it presents facts in logical order because of the stipulated guidelines, and
instructions followed during training. It can educate some people at the same time because it is
the same concept trained. Some of the weaknesses are that some experts are not good teachers
hence they may give poor delivery during training. Trainees’ progress is difficult to assess due to
the large number trained. It does not encourage interaction and consultations because of the large
numbers hence the tutor cannot pay attention to each trainee. (Currie, 2016).
Traditional Delivery
It is mostly through apprenticeship training where the knowledge and the skills one
possesses passed to the other as a way of preserving guidelines. This method mainly involved
artisans knowledge. Currently, the wisdom often found in skilled trades and professions like
engineers, pipe fitters, and even carpenters. The apprentice, in this case, must be able to display
the skills through demonstration of mastery knowledge before allowed to work. The strengths are
