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Explain how training can lead to increased revenues for a business, but also why businesses might be hesitant to invest in it.
Explain how training can lead to increased revenues for a business, but also why businesses might be hesitant to invest in it.
Training increases productivity, competitiveness, and ensures employees know their jobs, leading to higher revenues. However, it's an expensive process, causing businesses to sometimes avoid or offset the costs.
Describe the key difference between on the job training and off the job training?
Describe the key difference between on the job training and off the job training?
On the job training takes place at the workplace, and off the job training takes place away from the workplace.
Under what circumstances might 'on the job training' be considered dangerous?
Under what circumstances might 'on the job training' be considered dangerous?
'On the job training' could be dangerous when performed by a surgeon.
What is the primary goal of 'induction training,' and how does it benefit new employees?
What is the primary goal of 'induction training,' and how does it benefit new employees?
Describe a situation where the drawback of 'off the job training' (no output produced) is greatly outweighed by the advantage (outputs are not affected if mistakes are made).
Describe a situation where the drawback of 'off the job training' (no output produced) is greatly outweighed by the advantage (outputs are not affected if mistakes are made).
Explain how 'job rotation' can benefit both the employee and the organization.
Explain how 'job rotation' can benefit both the employee and the organization.
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of 'on the job training'?
What is one advantage and one disadvantage of 'on the job training'?
How might a company mitigate the drawback of 'off the job training' that 'it takes time to organize'?
How might a company mitigate the drawback of 'off the job training' that 'it takes time to organize'?
What is the difference between 'watching another worker' and 'mentoring' as forms of 'on the job training'?
What is the difference between 'watching another worker' and 'mentoring' as forms of 'on the job training'?
Explain why a company might choose to invest in 'off the job training' even though it's an 'expensive method' and 'no output [is] produced'.
Explain why a company might choose to invest in 'off the job training' even though it's an 'expensive method' and 'no output [is] produced'.
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What is Training?
What is Training?
Increasing skills and knowledge of workers for effective job performance.
What is Induction training?
What is Induction training?
Training provided to a new employee to familiarize them with the company.
What is On-the-job training?
What is On-the-job training?
Training conducted in the workplace, typically by another employee.
What is Off-the-job training?
What is Off-the-job training?
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What is 'watching another worker'?
What is 'watching another worker'?
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What is Mentoring?
What is Mentoring?
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What is Jab rotation?
What is Jab rotation?
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Advantages of On-the-job training
Advantages of On-the-job training
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Drawbacks of On-the-job training
Drawbacks of On-the-job training
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Advantages of Off-the-job training
Advantages of Off-the-job training
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Study Notes
Basic Definitions
- Training increases the skills and knowledge of workers, enabling them to perform their jobs effectively.
- Induction training is provided to new employees.
- On-the-job training occurs in the workplace and is given by another employee.
- Off-the-job training is given by a specialist in another premise.
Importance of Training
- Training increases employee knowledge, productivity, and competitiveness.
- It ensures employees know how to do their jobs safely.
- Training can be expensive, so businesses may try to avoid it or offset the costs.
Types of Training
- There are three types of training: Induction, On the job, and Off the job
Induction Training
- Given to new employees to familiarize them with working practices.
On the Job Training
- Takes place at the workplace for purposes like introducing technology or new working practices.
- It can occur in three ways:
- Watching another worker: New employees learn by observing another worker.
- Mentoring: Workers are given tasks and can ask questions to learn from a mentor.
- Job rotation: Employees rotate through different departments or jobs for flexibility and to make work more interesting.
On the Job: Advantages and Drawbacks
- Advantages:
- Cheaper method
- Easy to organize
- Output is produced simultaneously
- Drawbacks:
- Mistakes can affect output
- Could be dangerous for roles such as surgeons
- May be stressful when working with others
Off the Job Training
- Training occurs away from the workplace.
Off the Job: Advantages and Drawbacks
- Advantages:
- Outputs are not affected if mistakes are made
- Customers are not put at risk
- Training can occur outside the workplace if needed
- Drawbacks:
- Expensive method
- Takes time to organize
- No output is produced, resulting in no contribution to work
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