3.6 Training and Development

Question 1

What does Development mean?

Answer 1

Long term training focused on helping a worker realise their potential.

Question 2

What is On-the-job training?

Answer 2

Training while working (same site).

Question 3

What is Off-the-job training.

Answer 3

Training away from the job (different site).

Question 4

What is Induction Training?

Answer 4

Training to introduce the worker to the business.

Question 5

What is an advantage and a disadvantage of Induction Training?

Answer 5

Advantage: Helps workers to settle down and be more productive quicker.
Disadvantage: Alot of information to take in one day, costs involved for trainer.

Question 6

What is an advantage and a disadvantage of On-the-job Training?

Answer 6

Advantage: Training is individulised to help each worker, its also cheaper.
Disadvantage: Quality may be poor, it depends on the trainer.

Question 7

What is an advantage and a disadvantage of Off-the-job Training?

Answer 7

Advantage: Experts can provide the training, its also a change of enviroment.
Disadvantage: It is more expensive due to travel costs and fees, there is also the risk of the employee leaving once being trained.