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Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies 2.3.1 Importance of training to a business & workers

Practise judging why businesses train workers, from induction and on-the-job methods to safety compliance, productivity and training limits.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Business Studies 4BS1

Exam points

  • compare induction, on-the-job and off-the-job training for a named workforce decision
  • explain how health and safety training reduces risks for employees and customers in context
  • analyse a training option by weighing skill gains against time, cost and lost output

2.3.1 Business and employee training question 1

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IKEA is a well-known home furniture retailer with stores throughout the world. It was started in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad when he was given some money by his father for doing well at school. He wanted to produce furniture at a price that people could afford to buy.

He realised that transporting furniture to customers was difficult as goods were often damaged. He developed flat packs to avoid damage. A flat pack contained all the materials needed to self-assemble a table, a chair or a bed.

All IKEA stores are run as franchises.

State one reason why IKEA provides induction training for new employees.

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