training

Question 1

what two types of training are there

Answer 1

on-the-job and off-the-job training

Question 2

benefits of on-the-job training

Answer 2

• no disruption of worker absence
• low cost
• the training is directly relevent to the job

Question 3

drawbacks of on-the-job training

Answer 3

• management time is spent planning it
• management or supervisor time is spent doing the training
• potential reduction in quality

Question 4

benefits of off-the job training

Answer 4

• wider range of skills gathered
• input of new ideas into the workplace
• employees gain worthwhile qualifications

Question 5

drawbacks of off-the-job training

Answer 5

• lost production and disruption of the business as staff are absent
• actual cost of courses
• workers may use these qualifications to seek better employment elsewhere

Question 6

why do businesses train

Answer 6

• best quality output
• creates flexibility ( staff able to adapt to the business)
• training motivatea
• job enrichment and enlargement
• retains high quality staff
• training opportunities is attractive when recruiting