VCE Business — Unit 3 AOS 2
Training Methods — Flashcards & Quiz
Training develops employee capability and is a core HR strategy in VCE Business Management Unit 3 AOS 2. You need to distinguish on-the-job from off-the-job training, explain the purpose of induction and mentoring, and evaluate when each method is most appropriate. Training links directly to motivation, retention and long-term performance.
Sample Flashcards
Q1: Compare on-the-job and off-the-job training methods.
On-the-job training occurs in the workplace while the employee works. Methods include mentoring, coaching, job rotation, apprenticeships and shadowing. Advantages: practical, immediate application, cost-effective. Disadvantages: may learn bad habits, disrupts workflow. Off-the-job training occurs away from the workplace. Methods include conferences, seminars, university courses, online learning and simulations. Advantages: broader knowledge, expert instruction, no workplace distractions. Disadvantages: more expensive, time away from work, may not be directly applicable.
Sample Quiz Questions
Q1: On-the-job training takes place away from the workplace at external venues.
Answer: FALSE
On-the-job training occurs IN the workplace while the employee works (e.g., mentoring, coaching, job rotation). OFF-the-job training takes place away from the workplace at external venues such as conferences or training centres.
Q2: Off-the-job training can include conferences, university courses and online learning programs.
Answer: TRUE
Off-the-job training encompasses any training conducted away from the normal workplace. This includes conferences, seminars, university courses, online learning platforms, workshops and simulation exercises.
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Last updated: March 2026 · 1 flashcards · 2 quiz questions