A retail business is deciding between on-the-job and off-the-job training for its new sales assistants. Which factor would most strongly favour choosing on-the-job training?

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A retail business is deciding between on-the-job and off-the-job training for its new sales assistants. Which factor would most strongly favour choosing on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

The business has a very limited training budget and cannot afford external courses — A limited training budget is a key reason businesses choose on-the-job training, as it avoids the fees, travel costs, and lost productivity associated with external courses. Option A favours off-the-job training, which more commonly leads to formal qualifications. Option C favours off-the-job training, where external experts provide broader industry insight. Option D also favours off-the-job training, as it brings employees into contact with peers from other organisations.

Answer

The business has a very limited training budget and cannot afford external courses

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The business wants employees to gain a formal retail qualification

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The business wants to expose staff to the latest industry-wide best practices

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The business wants employees to network with workers from other companies

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