training

Question 1

importance of training

Answer 1

• use new technology quality speed
• up-to-date skills
• less mistakes better quality
• workers more effective so production increased

Question 2

on the job training (shadowing role-play) advantages

Answer 2

• designed to requirements of firm
• work can be continuing
• cheaper compared to external training

Question 3

on the job training disadvantages

Answer 3

• may pick up bad habits
• mistakes can stop production
• not delivered by expert so may not be good quality

Question 4

off the job training (lectures demonstrations) advantages

Answer 4

• delivered by specialists
• introduced to new better equipment
• meet workers from other businesses so can share ideas

Question 5

off the job training disadvantages

Answer 5

• no work is being done
• expensive
• not designed specifically to firm