CAIE IGCSE Business Studies 2.1.3 training
Practise training questions by defining methods, explaining benefits or limits and choosing the best method for the case.
- Syllabus
- 2027–2029
- Course
- Business 0264
Exam points
- Define induction training as introducing a new employee to activities and processes.
- Compare on-the-job and off-the-job training using cost, output loss and skill range.
- Justify the best training method for production changes or employee performance needs.
2.1.3—Training question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
RWB manufactures buses. 1200 people work in its factory. All employees receive off-the-job training. RWB uses financial rewards to motivate its employees. Last year RWB made a $ 1.7 million loss. The Managing Director said: 'There are many external influences affecting our business, including changes in the level of unemployment and new legal controls over business activities which affect the environment.'
Define 'off-the-job training'.
Award 2 marks for a full definition. Award 1 mark for a partial definition.
Training that takes place away from the workplace usually by a specialist trainer(s) [2]
OR
Training that takes place away from the workplace, for example at college, university or a specialist training providers premises [2]
OR
Training that takes place away from the place of work using methods such as courses/conferences/online learning [2]
Partial definition e.g. training away from the workplace [1]
Do not award examples on own as this does not define the term.
First mark is for understanding it is away from workplace.
2nd mark is [+1] for stating by whom or providing example of where e.g. in a training centre.
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