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SPHR · Question #241

The primary reason that organizations outsource training initiatives is that:

The correct answer is B. External trainers can provide improved subject-matter expertise. Organizations often outsource training to gain access to specialized expertise that is not available in-house. External vendors bring current knowledge, certifications, and industry-specific training models, which are crucial in strategic learning and talent development. This…

Human Resource Development

Question

The primary reason that organizations outsource training initiatives is that:

Options

  • AManagers believe that external trainers are more credible
  • BExternal trainers can provide improved subject-matter expertise
  • CEmployees are provided with external networking opportunities
  • DFeedback on external trainers is more objective

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    5% (3)
  • B
    86% (48)
  • C
    7% (4)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Organizations often outsource training to gain access to specialized expertise that is not available in-house. External vendors bring current knowledge, certifications, and industry-specific training models, which are crucial in strategic learning and talent development. This matches the SPHR Learning and Development domain under Organizational Learning and Development Strategies.

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#training outsourcing#subject-matter expertise#external training providers#HR strategy

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