Training and development
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Define training in HRM.
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Training is developing employees’ skills and knowledge to improve job performance.
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Skills for the job.
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Induction training is mainly for ______ employees.
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New.
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First days.
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Give one benefit of training for the business.
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Higher productivity because employees work more efficiently and make fewer mistakes.
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Productivity up.
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How can training reduce labour turnover?
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Employees feel valued and see progression opportunities, so they are less likely to leave.
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Investing builds loyalty.
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What is induction training?
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Training given to new employees when they join, covering policies, health and safety, and basic job procedures.
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First days training.
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On-the-job training means learning while ______.
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Working.
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Learn by doing.
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What is on-the-job training?
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Learning while doing the job, usually guided by an experienced colleague.
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Learn by doing.
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Give one cost of training.
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Financial cost such as course fees, trainer time, materials and lost working time.
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Training is an investment.
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Off-the-job training happens ______ from the workplace.
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Away.
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Courses/workshops.
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Give one advantage of on-the-job training.
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It is practical and directly relevant to the role, and is usually cheaper than external courses.
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Practical + cheaper.
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Training can improve productivity, quality and employee ______.
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Motivation.
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People feel valued.
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Why is training described as an investment rather than just a cost?
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Because returns can come through higher quality, productivity, motivation and retention over time.
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Returns later.
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What is a risk for a business after training employees?
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Employees may leave and take their new skills to a competitor.
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No guarantee of retention.
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Give one disadvantage of off-the-job training.
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It can be expensive and employees are away from productive work while training.
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Cost + time away.
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Exam tip: What should you always do in a training answer?
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Choose the most suitable training type, explain one benefit and one limitation, and apply to the case.
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Type + pro + con + case.
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