Training And Development

Question 1

What is training and what are the advantages and disadvantages of it?

Answer 1

Training means to improve the skills or knowledge of staff within an organisation.

Advantages

• it helps to improve the quality of products/service as employees have better skills
• it is motivational for staff as it makes them more confident to do their job and they feel the business is interested in developing them
• it can be used to develop skills with change in an organisation, such as the introduction of new technology
• it reduces the number of workplace accidents since staff are more aware of procedures
• a good training programme can attract high-quality staff

Disadvantages

• it can be costly to an organisation if outside training centres or trainers are used
• it can lead to lost production time
• staff may leave after being trained
• staff may be in a position to command higher wages once better skilled

Question 2

What are the 6 ways of training staff?

Answer 2

• corporate training schemes
• graduate training schemes
• workbased qualifications
• appraisals
• peer appraisals
• 360 degree appraisal

Question 3

What are corporate training schemes and what are the advantages and disadvantages of it?

Answer 3

Organisations can offer staff the chance to take part in corporate training schemes. These are intense programs of training that will equip staff with enhanced skills so they are in a good position either for a pay rise or a promotion.

Advantages

• The organisation benefits from highly skilled staff
• staff are motivated which lowers staff turnover

Disadvantages

• work time can be lost throughout the training
• The organisation will have to pay staff more after training is complete