Importance of Training and Development in Organizational Success
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What is the main purpose of training according to the text?

  • To improve the flow of inputs and outputs in organizations
  • To focus on individual capabilities useful for future jobs
  • To provide employees with specific knowledge and skills for their current jobs (correct)
  • To ensure employees can adapt to changes in production processes

    • What is the difference between training and development?

  • Development provides specific knowledge and skills for present jobs
  • Training is broader in scope and focuses on future job capabilities
  • Training is focused on acquiring capabilities while development is focused on organizational goals
  • Development is narrower in scope and focuses on current job capabilities (correct)

    • What could happen if employees' skills and knowledge are not updated?

  • Organizational success will be guaranteed
  • Employees will become resistant to change
  • Systems change will have no impact on employees
  • Employees will be unable to adapt to changes in production processes (correct)

    • In the context of employee development, what do the terms training, learning, education, and development refer to?

    <p>Different perspectives on employee capability enhancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of appropriately trained and developed human resource on organizations?

    <p>It can mean the difference between organizational success and failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are organizations in a constant state of change according to the text?

    <p>To improve the quality and output of products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of development?

    <p>The growth or realization of a person’s ability, through conscious or unconscious learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of training?

    <p>Short-term performance of the job or task in hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is education defined in the text?

    <p>Activities that aim to develop knowledge, skills, moral values and understanding required in all aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is learning according to the text?

    <p>The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors/attitudes that they use to deal with all aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of learning from the organization's point of view?

    <p>Maximize productivity or service provision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is learning considered a universal solution for all problems according to the text?

    <p>No, it may need to be addressed by alternative courses of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Development' is primarily concerned with:

    <p><strong>Developing knowledge and skills</strong> for various aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Education' encompasses which concept?

    <p>Identifying why things happen rather than how they happen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of training?

    <p>Short-term performance of the job or task in hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is learning according to the text?

    <p>The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviors/attitudes that they use to deal with all aspects of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of recruitment and selection in an organization?

    <p>Attracting suitable candidates to vacant positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are recruitment and selection related?

    <p>Recruitment focuses on attracting candidates, while selection involves choosing suitable candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it necessary to initiate the recruitment process in an organization?

    <p>When there is a genuine vacancy that cannot be filled internally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of defining the vacancy in the recruitment process?

    <p>To assess whether the work could be done in some other way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between recruitment and selection processes?

    <p>Recruitment involves attracting candidates, while selection involves choosing suitable candidates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a company to recruit and retain an effective team of employees?

    <p>To enhance the company's competitive position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of job analysis?

    <p>To provide information for job descriptions and person specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves the job-holder completing a diary, recording all actions?

    <p>Diary method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of internal recruitment?

    <p>It is cheaper than external recruitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method involves measuring and timing actions as part of job analysis?

    <p>Work study techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common alternative to undertaking the full recruitment and selection procedure, mentioned in the text?

    <p>Subcontracting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can provide details of how the jobholder should integrate with others and perform in group tasks?

    <p>Line manager/supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using temporary agencies for covering long-term sick leave or maternity leave?

    <p>Cost-effective temporary cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to be taken once it is accepted that a vacancy exists and needs to be filled?

    <p>Defining the requirements of the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does subcontracting help companies avoid?

    <p>National insurance contributions and sickness pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of job analysis?

    <p>To provide information on which the job description and person specification will be based</p> Signup and view all the answers

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