In assessing each answer, use the table opposite.
Why they might:
- may increase productivity
- may enable workers to work with more advanced technology
- may lower costs of production
- may be able to fill promoted posts
- reduce waste
- raise quality of output
- training may be provided by the government at no direct cost for firms.
- increase workers motivation, reducing labour turnover
- increase flexibility to cover absences.
Why they might not:
- if the firms provide the training, increase costs / opportunity cost
- output may fall while workers are being trained
- training may not be successful
- trained workers may demand higher wages
- trained workers may leave to work for other firms - other firms will gain the benefits of the training.
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