Lesson 2.5.3b
2.5.3b Why businesses train and develop employees Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 10
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The 20 questions
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What is a primary business reason for training employees?
- Increased error rates
- Lower output levels
- Higher work quality
- Slower production times
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How does employee training typically affect motivation?
- Increases daily stress
- Lowers wage expectations
- Makes staff feel valued
- Reduces job security
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How does offering development opportunities improve staff retention?
- Eliminates staff turnover
- Encourages staff to stay
- Lowers business overheads
- Removes promotion criteria
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Why must businesses retrain staff when introducing new software?
- Reduce staff numbers
- Prevent operational errors
- Lower wage costs
- Increase office space
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Why must a business retrain workers when introducing automated machines?
- Lower output levels
- Increase work hours
- Reduce staff wages
- Operate new equipment
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What is a major benefit of retraining existing employees instead of recruiting new staff?
- Retains staff experience
- Requires zero planning
- Guarantees higher sales
- Eliminates all costs
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What is a direct financial cost of failing to train employees properly?
- Higher tax rates
- Increased error rates
- Lower rent costs
- Reduced energy bills
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A business spends £8,000 on training 20 employees. What is the cost per employee?
- £400
- £800
- £40
- £4,000
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Which activity specifically prepares an employee for a future management role?
- Induction training
- Task delegation
- Staff development
- Basic compliance
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How does investing in employee training typically affect staff turnover?
- Doubles resignation rates
- Increases redundancies
- Reduces staff turnover
- Has no impact
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What is the primary short-term benefit of training staff on a new computer system?
- Lower office rents
- Higher share prices
- Instant market growth
- Fewer processing errors
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Why is health and safety training essential for a business?
- Removes tax liability
- Replaces supervision
- Increases output speed
- Meets legal duties
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Which HR strategy uses training to actively encourage staff retention?
- Zero-hour contracts
- Clear career paths
- Instant dismissal
- Hourly pay freezes
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What is a major cause of staff turnover when new technology lacks training?
- Shorter working hours
- Higher bonuses
- Improved teamwork
- Employee frustration
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What is the long-term impact of regular employee training on productivity?
- Decreases skill levels
- Stops production entirely
- Raises output levels
- Doubles machinery wear
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Why do employees feel greater loyalty when a business invests in their development?
- Demands longer hours
- Reduces holiday days
- Lowers weekly wages
- Shows business cares
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What action best prepares staff for launching a brand new product line?
- Pre-launch product training
- Instant product recalls
- Post-launch reviews
- Immediate price cuts
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What represents a direct financial cost of training staff?
- Lost productive time
- Higher sales revenue
- Increased daily output
- Reduced error rates
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How does investing in training help a business achieve competitive advantage?
- Slower customer replies
- Lower product quality
- Skilled staff service
- Higher staff turnover
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How does staff retraining help a business adapt to new technology?
- Adopts change smoothly
- Increases machine faults
- Halts all production
- Creates staff strikes
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