Week 10 summary sheet questions

What is the purpose of training in a business context?

• To decrease the knowledge and skills of a worker

• To enable workers to do their job less effectively

• To increase the knowledge and skills of a worker to enable them to do their job more effectively

• To ensure that workers are up-to-date with old policies

Which of the following is NOT a reason why training is important?

• Keeps workers up-to-date with new policies/legislation/technologies

• Improves labour flexibility

• Decreases job satisfaction and motivation

• Training for promotion

What might induction training involve?

• Introduction to job and direct work colleagues

• Health and safety training

• Company policies such as dress code, disciplinary procedures, holidays

• All of the above

What could on-the-job training include?

• Watching a less experienced worker and copying them

• Mentoring without direct supervision

• Job rotation to gain more skills and a broad knowledge of the business

• All of the above

Why might on-the-job training be quicker to organize?

• It is more expensive than other forms of training

• It requires a lot of preparation and paperwork

• It is done in the workplace while employees are working

• It is less effective than other forms of training

Where does off-the-job training typically take place?

• At the workplace

• Away from the workplace

• At the manager's home

• Online only

What is a potential disadvantage of off-the-job training mentioned in the text?

• It is less expensive than on-the-job training

• It can be organized very quickly

• It may take time to organize

• Customers and others are put at risk

Which of the following is an example of a government training scheme that involves businesses?

• University degrees

• Apprenticeships

• Online courses

• Private tutoring

What does Health and Safety (H&S) training in the workplace aim to protect workers from?

• Job dissatisfaction

• Workplace competition

• Workplace hazards

• Unfair dismissal

What do businesses have to provide to ensure the health and safety of their workers?

• Compensation benefits

• Health insurance

• Training, information, instruction, supervision

• Free meals