Pros and Cons of Behavior Modeling

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Behavior modeling is the technique in employee training in which they are encouraged to act and respond as their specified role models do in similar situations. Simple and Easy This technique is simple and yet it is powerful in developing skills and abilities for employee. Barista will have to observe how trainers perform their tasks, and they will follow the steps taken by trainer to complete their task. The continuing learning practice can motivate the staff to gain more experience and do well in their part which they can easily absorb the process of making a cup of espresso. For example, when barista observing the manager teaching process, they can drop it down and keep on practice and exercise. This will help the staff to remember the steps of the process that will lead to the efficiency and effectively of the staff in their performance. Low-cost Without sending the baristas to some particular training which may incur high cost to the organisation, barista can learn and develop their skills over the trainers of the organisation through observing and imitating trainer’s behavior. In this way the organisation can lower down the cost for employee training. For example, senior barista who is experienced and knowledgeable in making good quality of coffee may pass their know-how, skills and experiences to their subordinates. Such learning behavior may reduce the cost for Starbucks to provide extensive training to new employees which is costly and time consuming. Favorable reaction When manager always perform well, such as being punctual, serving customer politely, and put great effort in his job, employee will take this behavior as model and this will lead to the efficiency and effectively of the culture in the organization. Subsequently, this will cause the staff’s performance and the productivity of organization to increase. Meanwhile, if the relationship
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