Business studies Training Assessment

What is meant by employee training? (1 mark)

• The process of dismissing unskilled workers

• The process of improving employees' skills and knowledge

• The process of recruiting new employees

• The process of promoting employees to higher positions

Which of the following is an example of on-the-job training? (1 mark)

• Attending a university course

• Completing an online training module at home

• Shadowing an experienced employee in the workplace

• Participating in an industry conference

What is a key advantage of on-the-job training? (1 mark)

• It is usually cheaper than off-the-job training

• It does not require supervision

• It does not interrupt daily business operations

• It always results in higher employee wages

Which of the following is an example of off-the-job training? (1 mark)

• A manager coaching a new employee at their desk

• A factory worker attending an external safety course

• A retail assistant watching a senior employee at work

• A worker receiving feedback from their supervisor

What is an advantage of off-the-job training? (1 mark)

• It is always cheaper than on-the-job training

• It allows employees to learn new skills without work distractions

• It requires no financial investment from the business

• It ensures employees always get promoted

What is a disadvantage of on-the-job training? (1 mark)

• It can be expensive for businesses

• It does not allow employees to practice real tasks

• It can reduce productivity as experienced workers spend time training others

• It is only useful for highly skilled workers

What type of training focuses on improving employees' ability to lead teams? (1 mark)

• Induction training

• Technical training

• Leadership training

• Health and safety training

When is induction training typically given? (1 mark)

• When employees receive a promotion

• When employees join a company for the first time

• When employees retire

• When employees are given new equipment to use

Which of the following is an aim of induction training? (1 mark)

• To improve employee wages

• To help new employees understand their roles and workplace environment

• To reduce the number of employees in the business

• To encourage employees to leave the company

What is a key disadvantage of off-the-job training? (1 mark)

• Employees do not learn any new skills

• It can be costly for the business

• It reduces employee motivation

• It prevents employees from receiving promotions