Training and development Flashcards
What is the purpose of training in a business?
To offer employees continuous personal development opportunities and help achieve strategic aims and objectives.
What are the benefits of a well-trained workforce?
Increases efficiency, reduces employee stress, enhances motivation, and improves the organization’s reputation.
What type of training helps settle new employees into the organization?
Induction training.
List the components of induction training.
- Background details
- Policies and procedures
- Introduction to colleagues and managers
- Tour of the building
- Health and safety procedures
- Job responsibilities
What is on-the-job training?
Training received at the place of work through methods like work shadowing, apprenticeship, mentoring, and job rotation.
What are the advantages of on-the-job training?
- Usually cheaper than external courses
- Less disruptive for the business
- Employees may be more relaxed
- Production continues during training
- Quick remediation for performance issues
What are the disadvantages of on-the-job training?
- Trainer may pass on bad habits
- Trainer may lack time or skills
- Quality of training may vary
What characterizes off-the-job training?
Training received away from the workplace, such as at a college or conference center.
List the advantages of off-the-job training.
- Use of specialist trainers
- Employees can focus on training
- Opportunity to network
- Exposure to new equipment/working methods
What are the disadvantages of off-the-job training?
- Requires employee motivation
- Courses may be generic
- Typically more expensive
What are the costs associated with training?
- Expensive for large workforces
- Potential pay increase requests from skilled employees
- Reduced output during training
- Risk of trained employees leaving for better pay
What is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)?
A password-protected website for accessing training materials and facilitating interaction.
List the advantages of using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
- Accessible anytime and anywhere
- Can support many users
- Easily updated
- Environmentally friendly
- Facilitates interaction through forums and chats
What are the disadvantages of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)?
- Requires self-discipline
- Some prefer face-to-face contact
- Potentially expensive to set up and maintain
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Ongoing learning provided to staff to promote personal and professional growth.
List the advantages of CPD.
- Higher standard of work
- Helps achieve organizational objectives
- Motivates employees
- Keeps staff up to date with the business environment
What are the disadvantages of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
- Can be expensive
- Time-consuming
- Lower productivity during courses
- Lack of motivation among some staff
What is a Graduate Training Scheme?
A structured program run by employers to develop future leaders, often including mentorship and professional qualifications.
What is a Corporate Training Scheme?
An in-house training program designed to meet specific needs or promote new practices.
What are the advantages of professional development through work-based qualifications?
- Potential for salary increase
- Better promotion chances
- Tailored training to company needs
What are the disadvantages of professional development?
- Can be costly
- Time-consuming
What do apprenticeships combine?
Work and study, typically with both on-the-job and off-the-job training.
What is the purpose of appraisals?
To discuss employee performance, set future targets, and identify training needs.
What are the types of appraisals?
- One-to-one
- Peer appraisal
- 360-degree appraisal
List the advantages of appraisals.
- Identifies promotion potential
- Motivates employees
- Identifies training opportunities
- Facilitates discussions on future performance
What are the disadvantages of appraisals?
- May be seen as a ‘tick-box’ exercise
- Can be demotivating if negative
- Time-consuming
- Many development needs can increase stress
