Consider the following statements about the benefits of training and…

Consider the following statements about the benefits of training and development:

(A) A better career for the individual, due to improved skills and knowledge, is a benefit to the employee.

(B) Reduced absenteeism and employee turnover is a benefit to the employee.

(C) Being less prone to accidents, due to greater efficiency in handling machines, is a benefit to the employee.

(D) An effective response to the fast changing technological and economic environment is a benefit to the organisation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only

(A) A better career for the individual, due to improved skills and knowledge, is a benefit to the employee. — Correct. Better skills and knowledge lead to a better career for the person.

(B) Reduced absenteeism and employee turnover is a benefit to the employee. — Incorrect. This is a benefit to the organisation. Training raises morale, so fewer employees stay away or leave the firm.

(C) Being less prone to accidents, due to greater efficiency in handling machines, is a benefit to the employee. — Correct. A trained worker handles machines better, so he is less prone to accidents.

(D) An effective response to the fast changing technological and economic environment is a benefit to the organisation. — Correct. Trained staff help the firm respond quickly to changes in technology and the economy.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Benefits to the organisation The benefits of training and development to an organisation are as follows:
(i) Training is a systematic learning, always better than hit and trial methods which lead to wastage of efforts and money.
(ii) It enhances employee productivity both in terms of quantity and quality, leading to higher profits.
(iii) Training equips the future manager who can take over in case of emergency.
(iv) Training increases employee morale and reduces absenteeism and employee turnover.
(v) It helps in obtaining effective response to fast changing environment – technological and economic.”

“Benefits to the Employee The benefits of training and development activity to the employees are as follows:
(i) Improved skills and knowledge due to training lead to better career of the individual.
(ii) Increased performance by the individual help him to earn more.
(iii) Training makes the employee more efficient to handle machines. Thus, less prone to accidents.”