Human Resources - Training

Question 1

Name the 3 reasons for training

Answer 1

1. Induction - new employee needs to know about the business and get an intro to it
2. Change in procedures - changes in workplaces are continuous. New laws, rules, regulations, etc. therefore, existing employees need training to upgrade their skills
3. To become more competitive - firms need to always find a competitive edge, and training employees to be more efficient is one way of doing so

Question 2

Name 2 advantages of training for the employer

Answer 2

1. A highly trained workforce is more effective
2. Decreases the possibility of accidents in the workplace

Question 3

Name 2 disadvantages of training for an employer

Answer 3

1. There’s a risk of well trained employees being headhunted
2. Highly trained employees demand higher pay levels (expensive)

Question 4

Name 2 advantages of training for the employee

Answer 4

1. Employees that are newer will be properly introduced into the business
2. They will be equipped to cope with constant changes to the workplace.

Question 5

Name 2 disadvantages of training for an employee

Answer 5

1. There’s more pressure on highly trained employees to increase productivity targets
   2.there’s more pressure on highly trained employees to improve product quality

Question 6

Name 3 advantages of On-The-Job training

Answer 6

1. Cheaper than Off-The-Job training
2. Employees feel more at home in their own surroundings - more questions asked
3. The business isn’t interrupted and the employee remains at work

Question 7

Name 3 disadvantages of On-The-Job training

Answer 7

1. Employee may not be trained with up to date equipment
2. The trainer can pass on bad habits, causing the employee to cut corners in their job
3. Employee can’t share experience with workers from other companies

Question 8

Name 3 advantages of Off-The-Job training

Answer 8

1. Training is done by specialists - higher quality
2. Employees can meet people from other organizations and exchange ideas
3. Employees won’t miss their work

Question 9

Name 3 disadvantages of Off-The-Job training

Answer 9

1. Very expensive
2. Machinery may not be the same as the equipment the employee uses
3. If during the day, the business will lose opportunities