1.4.2 Recruitment - Types of training

Question 1

Training

Answer 1

the process of increasing knowledge and skills of workers so that they are better able to perform their jobs

Question 2

When is training required

Answer 2

• when new employees join the company
• new technology/equipment is introduced
• when new health & safety legislations is introduced
• there are new working practices

Question 3

There are 3 types of training

T/F

Answer 3

True

There are 3 types of training

Question 4

3 types of training

Answer 4

-Induction training
- On the job training
-Off the job training

Question 5

Induction training

Pros of induction training (1)

Answer 5

The familiarisation with the company, polices and procedures

• employee becomes comfortable within the working practices and the business -> increased productivity & happiness as know what they are dong

Question 6

On the job training

Examples of on the job
training

Answer 6

When training is given in the workplace by the employer.You are learning by doing/learning from others.

• learning from other workers
• Mentoring (providing advice to less experienced worker)
• Job rotation ( Worker spends time doing one job then another - eventually gains experience then can gain more specialist job) e.g lawyer 4 seats
• Graduate training programmes

Question 7

Advantages on the job training - 3

Answer 7

• Output may continue as learning is actually done through doing the job.
• Relevant as trainees learn by actually doing the job - not learning anything extra/unnecessary
• can be cheaper and easier to organise e.g no costs incurred by travel and training done by another employee

Question 8

On the job training disadvantages - 3

Answer 8

• Productivity may decrease as employees are taking away from their work to train newcomers
• training maybe ineffective - employees may pass down on bad working habits
• Output maybe lost if new employee makes a mistake

Question 9

Off the job training

Answer 9

training which takes place outside the business by an external provider e.g training centres, colleges

Question 10

Advantages-off the job training -3

Answer 10

• Output not affected is mistakes are made
• more motivation and loyalty as it’s an expensive way of training so employees may feel valued
• Workers learning not distracted by work - more focus on learning

Question 11

Disadvantages off the job training - 3

Answer 11

-can be expensive if training is provided by specialist

-Some aspects of work cannot be taught off job + some aspect employees learn may not be relevant to the job

-May take time to organise e.g have to look for external training provider