Evidence Appears to Suggest That On-The-Job Training Methods Are Very

question 42

Multiple Choice

Evidence appears to suggest that on-the-job training methods are very popular with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) . Which of the following variables likely support the wide usage of on-the-job training methods by SMEs?

• A) they require little planning to be effective
• B) they are less expensive
• C) they are much more flexible and offer lower training transfer rates
• D) more experienced employees make the best instructors

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Definitions:

Goal Congruence

A condition in which the goals of the company's various employees and departments align with the overall objectives of the organization.

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job or subject.

Suboptimal Decision

A choice made that is not the best or most effective among the alternatives considered.

Transfer Pricing

The setting of prices for transactions between affiliated companies within the same multinational group, which can impact where profits are reported.