MSH is a large business providing floor cleaning services to other businesses. It has many loyal employees.When a worker does leave, new recruits are trained using on-the-job training. MSH is located in an area with a high level of unemployment. MSH is experiencing falling demand and plans to increase promotion. The manager of MSH is thinking about relocating the business to Main city, which is 50 km away. Main city has many expanding industrial areas. The manager is worried about the effect of relocation on some stakeholder groups.
02:Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage to MSH of using on-the-job training.[4]
Possible KN Points:
Advantages:
>Employees learn the way the business wants the job done.
>Employees are working while training.
> Cheaper (than off the job training.
Disadvantages:
>Likely to make mistakes (as still learning).
>Slows down work of experienced employees.
>Might not learn the most up to date methods OR fewer new skills and ideas taught.
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02:Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage to MSH of using on-the-job training.[4]
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