Developing employee expertise through structured on-the-job training (S-OJT): an introduction to this training approach and the KNPC experience

Author: Jacobs Ronald L.   Bu-Rahmah Mohammad Jaseem  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0019-7858

Source: Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol.44, Iss.2, 2012-03, pp. : 75-84

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Abstract

Purpose - This paper aims to describe how structured on-the-job training (S-OJT) was implemented to develop new-hire engineers at the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. Design/methodology/approach - The paper describes a case study on the development, implementation, and evaluation results of an extensive case study in an organization. Findings - The results show a reduction in development time and increased confidence in the skills of the new-hire engineers, among other outcomes reported. Practical implications - The case study can assist other advanced training and human resource development practitioners to develop high-skilled technical employees who may require different approaches to ensure a depth of conceptual and job-related information. Originality/value - The intent of the case study is to assist other advanced training and human resource development practitioners in developing high-skilled technical employees. Such employees require different approaches to ensure a depth of conceptual and job-related information. The case study shows how one organization addressed this issue.