Training and Development Concepts

A company creates a program where employees complete e-learning courses during the week and meet every Friday with an instructor in person. This is an example of:

• Blended learning

• External training

• Cross-functional approach

• Job-oriented training

Carlos’ company ask informatics department to teach employees how to use new accounting software inside the office. Which concept does this describe?

• Cross-functional approach

• In-house learning

• Task-oriented training

• External training

Maria is trained to specialize only in human resources processes. She learns everything related to recruitment, payroll, and employee relations. This reflects:

• Functional approach

• Task-oriented training

• Job-oriented training

• In-house learning

Which approach focuses on training employees to work across different departments, like combining marketing, sales, and operations skills?

• Mentoring

• Task-oriented training

• Cross-functional approach

• Functional approach

A new cashier is trained specifically on how to operate the cash register and process customer payments. This is:

• External training

• Job-oriented training

• Task-oriented training

• Mentoring

A senior engineer guides a junior engineer by offering advice, sharing experience, and supporting career growth. Which concept does this represent?

• In-house learning

• Task-oriented training

• Mentoring

• External training

An employee attends a workshop at a local university to learn advanced data analysis techniques. This is an example of:

• Cross-functional approach

• Job-oriented training

• External training

• Blended learning

A new nurse receives training not only on how to use medical equipment but also on patient care routines, hospital policies, and emergency procedures. This is:

• Job-oriented training

• Task-oriented training

• Mentoring

• In-house learning

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between training and development?

• Training is short-term and job-focused, while development is long-term and career-focused

• Training is voluntary, but development is mandatory

• Training is always external, while development is always in-house

• Training is for employees, while development is only for managers

Laura attends a one-week course on how to operate new company software. Later, she enrolls in a year-long leadership program to prepare for management roles. Which part is training and which part is development?

• Software course = Development; Leadership program = Training

• Both are Training

• Both are Development

• Software course = Training; Leadership program = Development