Training and Development Flashcards

1️⃣ Familiarise yourself with the flashcards:

  • Look through all the flashcards to see what's on both sides.
  • Make sure you understand the information on each card. If something's unclear, click the link to the revision notes at the bottom of the page for more details.

2️⃣ Test yourself:

  • Look at the question or prompt on each card and try to remember the answer before flipping it over.
  • Check the answer and make a note of any cards you find challenging and need to go over more.

3️⃣ Consistently Review and Practice:

  • Use spaced repetition: spend more time on the cards you struggle with and go over them more often.
  • Regularly review all the flashcards to help you better understand and retain the information over time.

Note: We may include questions that have multiple correct answers. It's useful to remember specific examples to understand these concepts better.

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What is training in business?

Teaching employees the skills and knowledge to do their job.

What is development?

Helping employees grow and prepare for future roles.

What is induction training?

Training for new starters so they can settle in and learn the basics.

What is on-the-job training?

Learning at work while doing the job, often by shadowing or coaching.

What is off-the-job training?

Learning away from work, such as in a classroom or online course.

Give one benefit of on-the-job training to a business.

It is cheaper because staff train while working.

Give one drawback of on-the-job training to a business.

It can lower output while the trainee learns.

Give one benefit of off-the-job training to a business.

Staff learn from experts and bring back new ideas.

Give one drawback of off-the-job training to a business.

It costs more and staff are away from work.

Why do businesses train employees?

To help staff work faster, do better work, meet the law, and handle change.

How can training help retain staff?

It makes staff feel valued and offers chances to move up, so they stay.

Give one benefit of training to employees.

It builds skills that help them do the job well.

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