Which of the Following Statements Describes the Relationship Between Employee

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the relationship between employee training and employee development?

• A) They are just two names for the same thing.
• B) Training is short-term skills oriented while development is long-term career oriented.
• C) Development is provided by the company and is designed to meet the specific needs of the organization, whereas training focuses on more general skills and normally is provided by schools, colleges, and institutions other than the employer.
• D) Training focuses on conceptual skills while development seeks to improve technical skills.

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