Instructions
Some training is done ‘on the job’; other training is done ‘off the job’.
There is much debate about which is best for the business and its workers. Look at the axes graph below and drag the statements to where you think they belong on the graph, before checking your answer.
Disadvantage ‘on the job’
Advantage ‘on the job’
Disadvantage ‘off the job’
Advantage ‘off the job’
- Workers do not feel special.
- The trainer might not be professional — bad working practices can be passed on.
- The firm’s machines can get broken.
- This is a cheap form of training.
- Workers get to know their colleagues quicker.
- Training is ‘hands on’.
- Workers do not get to meet their fellow workers
- This is an expensive form of training.
- Not as practical.
- Production is not held up.
- This motivates the workers.
- Trainers are likely to be very good - Often a higher quality training.