Commercial Applications
Give one difference between:
(a) Orientation training and Refresher training.
(b) Transfer and promotion
Answer
(a) Orientation training and Refresher training:
| S.No. | Basis of Distinction | Orientation Training | Refresher Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Participants | New employees. | Existing employees. |
| 2. | Purpose | To make new recruits familiar with the total work environment, policies, rules, and people of the organisation. | To update knowledge and skills of employees and teach them latest developments in work methods and procedures. |
(b) Transfer and Promotion:
| S.No. | Basis | Transfer | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nature of movement | It is a horizontal movement of an employee. | It is a vertical movement of an employee. |
| 2. | Effect | It does not increase pay, status, authority and responsibility of the employee. | It increases pay, status, authority and responsibility of the employee. |
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