Which term refers to the ongoing investment in human resources by providing training and development opportunities?

• A. CPD
• B. Contract of Employment
• C. Demography
• D. Dismissal

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is continuing professional development, which is about ongoing investment in people through training and development to keep skills current and enhance performance over time. CPD involves formal and informal learning—courses, workshops, mentoring, and reflective practice—and is often tracked in a personal development plan to show continual growth. This makes it the best description of ongoing investment in human resources via training opportunities.

The other options don’t fit: a contract of employment is simply the legal agreement outlining terms of work, demography studies population characteristics, and dismissal is the termination of employment.