Training (AQA GCSE Business): Flashcards
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Training definition
Training definition
Enhancing employee knowledge & skills for better job performance
Three main types of training
Three main types of training
Induction, on-the-job, off-the-job
Induction training purpose
Induction training purpose
Essential orientation for new employees starting roles
On-the-job training
On-the-job training
Developing skills while working in regular environment
Off-the-job training
Off-the-job training
Learning away from usual workplace without work distractions
Training benefit: quality
Training benefit: quality
Higher quality work with fewer errors
Training benefit: customers
Training benefit: customers
Better customer service from knowledgeable staff
Training benefit: flexibility
Training benefit: flexibility
Greater workforce flexibility with expanded skill sets
Primary concern of training
Primary concern of training
Cost - leads to reduced training budgets
Training challenge: competitors
Training challenge: competitors
Rivals might recruit newly trained staff
On-the-job method: demonstration
On-the-job method: demonstration
Experienced workers show trainees how to perform tasks
On-the-job method: job rotation
On-the-job method: job rotation
Trainees experience various roles & departments
On-the-job training advantage
On-the-job training advantage
Cost effective - staff stay in business & remain productive
On-the-job training disadvantage
On-the-job training disadvantage
Bad habits might be passed on from trainer
Off-the-job training advantage
Off-the-job training advantage
Wider range of skills or qualifications can be obtained