Business Sem 1 Unit 3 Sac #3

Question 1

Define training

Answer 1

The process of providing staff with the key knowledge or skills required to do a particular job

Question 2

Training options

Answer 2

• On-the-job
• Off-the-job

Question 3

Disadvantages and Advantages of On - the - job training

Answer 3

Advs

Employee is being trained on the specific tools or equipment they will be using in their role - More Hands on

Employees practise under the supervision of more experienced staff acting as their coach or mentor

Disadvs

Trainer may pass on bad habits to the trainee

Less work being done by the Business due to experienced workers becoming trainers

Question 4

Disadvantages and Advantages of Off - the - job training

Answer 4

Advs

Learning from specialists and experts

A wider range of skills can be taught/learned

Disadvs

Expensive

Lost working time due to employees taking training