Training and Development Strategies for Businesses

The video discusses the importance of training and development in businesses, highlighting various methods such as on-the-job, off-the-job, self-learning, and performance reviews. It explains formal training methods like graduate schemes and apprenticeships, as well as informal methods like coaching and mentoring. The video emphasizes the need for ongoing training to maintain skills and motivation, and addresses the benefits and challenges of investing in employee development.

What is one of the main benefits of training and development in businesses?

• Decreased employee satisfaction

• Reduced skill levels

• Increased employee turnover

• Higher productivity and efficiency

Which of the following is a formal training method?

• Observation

• Graduate scheme

• Shadowing

• Coaching

What is the primary goal of a graduate scheme?

• To conduct performance reviews

• To provide informal training

• To offer self-learning opportunities

• To train graduates for a specific industry

Which informal training method involves learning by observing experienced colleagues?

• Online workshops

• Graduate scheme

• Shadowing

• Mentoring

Why might small businesses prefer informal training methods?

• They require off-site training

• They are more expensive

• They provide official qualifications

• They are cost-effective

What is a key characteristic of self-learning?

• It is only applicable to technical skills

• It involves independent skill acquisition

• It requires formal qualifications

• It is driven by external motivation

How can self-learning benefit employees?

• By limiting their career opportunities

• By increasing their anxiety

• By reducing their workload

• By enhancing their personal and professional growth

What is the purpose of performance reviews?

• To provide informal training

• To eliminate underperforming employees

• To assess and improve employee performance

• To decrease employee motivation

Why are regular feedback sessions important in a business?

• They limit skill development

• They increase employee turnover

• They help maintain a motivated workforce

• They reduce employee engagement

What is a potential downside of investing in employee training?

• It guarantees employee retention

• It is cost-effective

• It can be expensive and disruptive

• It decreases productivity