Online Induction System - 15 May 2012

I had learned about the online induction system. In my opinion, the online induction system is a system that can include all the information about the organization to let the employees know more about the organization such as mission, vision, and so on. Besides, I also think that this system actually is very similar to the web-based training program. Actually, the concept is the same; just the information included is different. For web-based training program, only information related to training like training modules, venue, time are showed in the system, but a lot of information about the organization can be found in online induction system. Or in other words, web-based training program can be a subcomponent of online induction system.

         Through this lesson, I think that the implication of online induction system had attracted my attention. The positive and negative implications are as following.

Positive Implication	Negative Implication
Reduce the Cost of Induction.	Need Manual Reference
Easier to Compliance, Manage and Report	High Cost
Reduce Number of Employees.	Not apply their skill to train employees.

 

         In my opinion, the implications are also similar with the implications of web-based training program. For example, web-based training program is time and cost saving because no instructors which are external or internal trainers, and training material required (Brown, 2000). This is similar with the point that reduce induction cost and reduce number of employees because not many employees are required to maintain the operation of this system.

        Besides, online induction systems that need manual reference is similar with web-based training that required manual. This is because with manual or reference, the employees may not know how to use the system (Belanger, 2000) and the function of the system cannot be fully utilized.

In conclusion, the online induction system should be used because it is convenient and time saving. This is an important benefit for an organization because it may increase the profits.

Reference:

Brown, B. L. (2000). Web-based training (Report No. EDO-CE-00-218). Columbus, OH:

Center on Education and Training for Employment. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services No. ED445234)

Belanger, F., & Jordan, D. H. (2000). Evaluation and implementation of distance

learning: Technologies, tools and techniques. Hershey, PA: Idea Publishing Group.