Which of the following is a limitation of training?

• A. High initial cost of training
• B. Learning by doing
• C. Loss of output
• D. Employees leaving

Answer: (C)

When staff are in training, they’re focusing on learning rather than completing their usual tasks, so output drops temporarily. That temporary reduction in productivity is the direct limitation of conducting training. In the long run, training builds skills and efficiency, but the immediate downside is the short-term loss of output. The other factors—cost, turnover, or using learning-by-doing as a method—are important considerations, but they’re not the immediate production limitation during the training itself.