ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Learning and training at work
Which of the following is the most likely source of information for identifying the training needs of an individual employee over the past year?
The employee's performance appraisal is the most likely source. It compares actual performance against agreed objectives and standards, showing weaknesses in skills or knowledge that training could remedy, unlike company-wide or market data which says nothing about the individual.
- AThe organisation's published annual report
- BResults of the employee's performance appraisalCorrect
- CThe industry's average salary survey
- DThe company's share price trend
Explanation
Performance appraisals compare actual performance with objectives and standards, highlighting weaknesses that training can address. The annual report, salary survey and share price give no individual-level information about skills gaps.
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