Topic 7 Quiz 2 Training

Give two advantages of On the Job Training

• Training is tailored specifically to the firm. It gives the business greater control over the content of the training programme and the processes used

• Need to select a suitable employee to carry out the training. The person needs to have the ability and willingness to conduct the training or they may not be able to teach the proper skills

• The costs of training are easy to calculate

• Effective if the experienced worker is efficient

Give two disadvantages of Off the Job Training

• The learning is not taking place in the normal work environment, therefore it may be difficult to apply to their job. For example, equipment/tools used may not be the same as that used in the business

• May not be a formal qualification

• Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

• Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

Give two disadvantages of On the Job Training

• The trainee may make mistakes which might be costly for the organisation

• Need to select a suitable employee to carry out the training. The person needs to have the ability and willingness to conduct the training or they may not be able to teach the proper skills

• Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

• It is relatively cheaper method than off-the-job training

Two advantages of Off the Job Training are

• The costs of training are easy to calculate

• The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

• Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

• Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

Two advantages of On the Job Training are

• The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

• The trainee may make mistakes which might be costly for the organisation

• It is relatively cheaper method than off-the-job training

• Since the training is carried out by specialists it is usually of higher quality, meaning employees should be properly trained

Two disadvantages of Off the Job Training are

• The training will allow the employees to concentrate, especially since they are away from the distraction of work.

• Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

• May not be able to focus as doing job at same time

• Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

Which are the two advantages of On the Job Training ?

• Effective if the experienced worker is efficient

• May not be a formal qualification

• The costs of training are easy to calculate

• Training is tailored specifically to the firm. It gives the business greater control over the content of the training programme and the processes used

Which two of the following are advantages if Off the Job Training ?

• The training will allow the employees to concentrate, especially since they are away from the distraction of work.

• The trainee does not need to take time off as the training is happening in the workplace meaning no loss of output

• Employees have the opportunity to meet people from other organisations and can exchange ideas. They may also be introduced to new equipment, they can bring this experience back to their own place of work

• Causes disruption to normal work patterns as employees may need time off – leading to a loss of productivity

Which one of the following is the odd one out ?

• Training is tailored specifically to the firm. It gives the business greater control over the content of the training programme and the processes used

• The employees are trained using their own equipment so it will help build their competence and confidence

• Need to select a suitable employee to carry out the training. The person needs to have the ability and willingness to conduct the training or they may not be able to teach the proper skills

• The trainee does not need to take time off as the training is happening in the workplace meaning no loss of output

Which one of the following is the odd one out ?

• Training may not be specifically related to an individual firm’s needs

• Off-the-job training is more expensive than on-the-job training, due to the costs of taking part in a training course and time off work

• Trainee may pick up bad habits

• The learning is not taking place in the normal work environment, therefore it may be difficult to apply to their job. For example, equipment/tools used may not be the same as that used in the business