Miranda Bishop
Essay 2
MGT 300
February 24, 2019
Global Issue: Advantages and Disadvantages of Cross Training
Cross-training can be defined as, “teaching your employees the skills and responsibilities
of another position at your company to increase their effectiveness (Wissman).” Sooner or later
cross-training will be needed on the job to effectively continue on tasks, projects, and met
various deadlines. When employees are out sick, have death in the family, on vacation, or other
circumstances that prevent them from coming into work, having other employees who can carry
out these work duties is very essential to keep a continued workflow. Although, it is when poor
