Define the term 'induction training'.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2017). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [2] An introductory training programme for new business recruits to provide awareness of the systems and practices used in the business.
2. A definition such as this merits 2 marks.
3. A partial definition that merits 1 mark will contain 1 of the 2 points above.
4. Sound definition given (2 marks)
5. Partial definition given (1 mark)
6. No creditable content (0 marks)
7. [3] Benefits to a business of training employees could include:
8. ∞ the business chooses what skills to give to its employees.
9. ∞ you can target the skills needed now and for the future.
10. ∞ you give a message to employees that they are valued.
11. ∞ improves staff loyalty and retention.
12. ∞ may well improve performance/productivity/motivation.
13. ∞ business can get a competitive advantage with a skilled workforce.
14. ∞ strengthens the intellectual capital of the business.
15. ∞ an attractive recruitment tool.
16. ∞ increases the adaptability of the business and assists change.
17. ∞ potentially improves staff morale/performance and profits.
18. Sound explanation of two benefits of employee training for business (3 marks)
19. Sound explanation of one benefit or partial explanation of two benefits (2 marks)
20. Partial explanation of one benefit or a list of two (1 mark)
21. No creditable content (0 marks)