Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Business

Training: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Training.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which type of training is specifically designed for new employees to help them settle into their new role and understand the company's culture and values?

Question 2

1 mark

A manufacturing company decides to use off-the-job training for its new machine operators. What is a significant drawback of this decision for the business?

Question 3

2 marks

What is the primary purpose of induction training for a new employee entering a business?

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Question 4

3 marks

Why might a manufacturing business choose on-the-job training rather than off-the-job training for its assembly line workers?

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Question 5

5 marks

Discuss the importance of training in ensuring compliance with health and safety laws within a construction firm.

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Question 6

4 marks

A software company has hired five new graduates. They are debating whether to use induction training or immediate on-the-job training.
(a) Explain the primary purpose of induction training.
(b) Outline one advantage and one disadvantage for the graduate of receiving on-the-job training.

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Question 7

7 marks

A high-tech engineering firm spends \(10\%\) of its annual budget on off-the-job training at specialized universities for its staff.
(a) Explain two reasons why off-the-job training might be more effective than on-the-job training for this specific industry.
(b) Evaluate the impact of this high training expenditure on the business's retention of staff.

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