training

Question 1

the 3 types of training

Answer 1

induction - aware of policies and procedures of the business
on the job
off the job

Question 2

induction training is

Answer 2

e.g lunch times and area, fire escape, health and safety. in duction training is offered to new employees when they join an organisation

Question 3

on-the-job training

Answer 3

is training that is undertaken in their place of work
- coaching : experienced member of staff will work through a task step by step with the employee
- job rotation : rotated or moved through different jobs within the organisation so the get a range of skills

Question 4

off-the-job training

Answer 4

training that is taken place outside the place of work e.g college or training
can also be e-learning

Question 5

disadvantages of on-the-job training

Answer 5

pick up bad habits
productivity decreases

Question 6

disadvantages of off-the-job training

Answer 6

cost of external training courses may be high
productivity decreases due to time away from their job
employees may learn skills that are not relevant to the business

Question 7

advantages of off-the-job training

Answer 7

higher quality training as usually delivered by experts
higher levels of concentration as less distractions