Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 11, Problem 3DWS
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To discuss: The experience of an individual in on-the-job and off-the-job training sessions; and how they can be improved.
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Training and development exercises are provided to the individual in order to develop the skills and knowledge of the employees, so that employees can perform well in the organization.
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