Understanding Training and Development

What is the primary purpose of a Training Needs Analysis?

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a training programme

• To identify the skills and knowledge gaps in employees

• To determine the cost of training

• To select the best training provider

Which of the following is a type of internal training?

• Attending a conference

• Online courses from external providers

• In-house workshops

• University degree programmes

What is a key characteristic of on-the-job training?

• It is conducted in a classroom setting

• It involves learning through performing actual job tasks

• It is always led by an external trainer

• It requires formal certification

Which of the following is a benefit of mentoring?

• It provides a structured learning environment

• It offers personalised guidance and support

• It is less time-consuming than other training methods

• It is always conducted by a professional trainer

What is a common technique used in mentoring?

• Group discussions

• Role-playing exercises

• One-on-one meetings

• Online assessments

How does coaching differ from mentoring?

• Coaching is more focused on long-term career development

• Coaching is typically more structured and goal-oriented

• Coaching is less formal than mentoring

• Coaching is only for new employees

What is an important factor in evaluating the effectiveness of coaching?

• The number of sessions conducted

• The cost of the coaching programme

• The achievement of specific goals set during coaching

• The popularity of the coach

Which of the following is a method to evaluate training outcomes?

• Conducting a pre-training survey

• Analysing post-training performance metrics

• Reviewing the training budget

• Counting the number of participants

What is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?

• It provides a distraction-free environment

• It can be more expensive than on-the-job training

• It allows for networking opportunities

• It is less flexible in terms of scheduling

Which of the following is an example of external training?

• Job shadowing

• Attending a seminar by an industry expert

• Peer-to-peer learning

• Internal knowledge sharing sessions