Training and Development Quiz

What is the purpose of training and development in a business?

• To decrease employee engagement

• To increase employee turnover

• To motivate and retain employees

• To reduce employee productivity

What is informal training also known as?

• On the job training

• Self-learning

• Formal training

• Off the job training

What type of training takes place in the workplace and is often delivered by an experienced colleague?

• Formal training

• Off the job training

• Self-learning

• On the job training

What is an example of off the job training?

• Working on a new project

• Shadowing another employee

• Mentoring by a supervisor

• E-learning courses

What type of training refers to official, structured training run by an external provider?

• Self-learning

• Ongoing training

• Formal training

• On the job training

What is an example of formal or off the job training at Sainsbury's?

• Doing an apprenticeship

• Attending a conference

• Working on a new project

• Shadowing an experienced colleague

What is self-learning?

• Being taught by the organisation

• Attending a conference

• Being taught by an external training provider

• Teaching oneself a skill

What is an example of self-learning?

• Attending a conference

• Working on a new project

• Mentoring by a supervisor

• Teaching oneself how to code

What is the purpose of ongoing training?

• To continuously improve the employee in their role

• To manage employee performance

• To determine whether targets have been achieved

• To set new targets for employees

What is the purpose of performance reviews?

• To manage employee performance

• To set new targets for employees

• To determine whether targets have been achieved

• To continuously improve the employee in their role