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'Caro', a car manufacturing company was manufacturing high cost, good quality luxury cars. For the last few years, the company was not earning good profits as the demand for the cars was very low. Chief Executive Officer of the company, Piyush had a meeting with the Production and Sales Managers to discuss how to increase the revenue of the company. They found that nowadays instead of purchasing luxury cars people prefer to have such cars on rental basis. So they decided to start 'Car rental service'. The Production Manager also suggested that as these cars were sophisticated and each spare part was very costly it would be better to provide these cars for rental service along with trained drivers so that there would be less wear and tear. Piyush agreed and a training unit was started. Two of the available cars were used for training the drivers. People were very happy as they were getting these cars on rental basis with trained drivers. The idea was a big hit and the company was able to surpass its profit targets of the last 20 years.
(a) Identify and explain the method of training given by 'Caro' to its drivers.
(b) Also, state any two advantages the drivers will get after this training.
'Caro', a car manufacturing company was manufacturing high cost, good quality luxury cars. For the last few years, the company was not earning good profits as the demand for the cars was very low. Chief Executive Officer of the company, Piyush had a meeting with the Production and Sales Managers to discuss how to increase the revenue of the company. They found that nowadays instead of purchasing luxury cars people prefer to have such cars on rental basis. So they decided to start 'Car rental service'. The Production Manager also suggested that as these cars were sophisticated and each spare part was very costly it would be better to provide these cars for rental service along with trained drivers so that there would be less wear and tear. Piyush agreed and a training unit was started. Two of the available cars were used for training the drivers. People were very happy as they were getting these cars on rental basis with trained drivers. The idea was a big hit and the company was able to surpass its profit targets of the last 20 years.
(a) Identify and explain the method of training given by 'Caro' to its drivers.
(b) Also, state any two advantages the drivers will get after this training.
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Vestibule training is identified by simulated environments using real equipment, separate from production areas.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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(a) Training Method: Vestibule Training Explanation:
1. Key Features: - Held off-site from the main work area - Utilizes actual equipment (two high-end automobiles) - Replicates actual work scenarios
2. Benefits to Company: - Minimizes interference with ongoing operations - Provides a managed learning setting - Ensures consistent training standards
(b) Driver Advantages:
1. Skill Enhancement: - Proficiency in operating premium vehicles - Increased understanding of maintenance lowers repair frequency
2. Career Advancement: - Accreditation boosts job prospects - Opportunity for increased earnings (20-30% higher pay) Comparable programs offered by: ✓ Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy ✓ BMW Service Training
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