Training

Question 1

Advantages of training

Answer 1

It can help to improve the quality of products/service
It is motivational for staff
It can be used to develop skills to cope with change in an organisation,such as the introduction of new technology
It could reduce the number of workplace accidents

Question 2

Disadvantages of training

Answer 2

Can be costly to an organisation if outside training centres or trainers are used
Can lead to lost production time
Staff may leave after being trained

Question 3

Induction training

Answer 3

This is training for new staff. Often staff are given an introduction to the organisation, given a tour of the workplace, meet colleagues and cover important health and safety requirements. Staff are also given basic instructions or the tasks they will need to carry out.

Question 4

On-the-job training

Answer 4

This is training while the employees are actually carrying out the job, such as newly qualified teachers who actually teach classes while training

Question 5

Off-the-job training

Answer 5

This is training away from the workplace, either at a training centre or college

Question 6

Advantages of induction training

Answer 6

Staff become familiar with the organisation quickly and feel settled
Important health and safety instructions are covered

Question 7

Disadvantages of induction training

Answer 7

Prevents staff from starting their work immediately
Existing staff need to carry out induction training, losing production time from them

Question 8

Advantages of on-the-job training

Answer 8

Employee actually contributes to the organisation while training
Some employees learn better by doing the work rather than reading/hearing about it

Question 9

Disadvantages of on-the-job training

Answer 9

Mistakes can be made
The employee can slow others down who might be coaching them through tasks or demonstrating tasks to them

Question 10

Advantages of off-the-job training

Answer 10

Staff can fully concentrate on learning about the job without any distractions
Current staff are not bothered by new members of staff training around them

Question 11

Disadvantages of off-the-job training

Answer 11

Can cost money to send staff to training centres
Nothing is actually contributed to the organisation while training is taking place