PRC-3 · Chapter 8 · Question 34 of 74
A company sends its data entry clerks to a 2-day workshop to learn how to use a newly installed typing software so they can do their current tasks faster. Is this considered training or development?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Training, because it teaches specific skills required for their current job
Explanation
Training is a short-term process designed to impart specific skills required to perform the employee's current job effectively.
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