Which of the following is a disadvantage of off-the-job training?

• A. No output because employees do not contribute to work
• B. It can be done instantly
• C. It always costs less than on-the-job training
• D. It may take time to organise

Answer: (D)

Off-the-job training means taking staff away from their normal work to learn, often with an external trainer. The main drawback is the time and effort required to set it up. You have to arrange the course or provider, fix dates, organise travel, book a venue if needed, and arrange cover so regular work can continue. All of this downtime and logistics can slow down production and add to costs, making it a real disadvantage.

The other statements aren’t typically true: it isn’t something you can always do instantly, it isn’t guaranteed to cost less than on-the-job training, and while there may be some lost output during the training, saying there’s no output at all isn’t accurate.