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Which of the following statements best defines a skills audit?
A
An agency that assesses a business in relation to their employee’s skills
B
A database containing information on the skills, abilities, and qualifications of existing staff
C
A process that establishes the current skills levels of employees and future skills requirements
D
A process of investigating changes over time in relation to employee skills and looking for a pattern to predict the future
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. A skills audit is a systematic assessment of a student’s research skills and knowledge. An audit should provide evidence of existing or developing competence. It is closely associated with needs analysis: identifying any needs for training or personal development.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through a skills audit, you can determine if an employee still possesses (or can gain) the necessary skills for their role. You may also uncover previously unidentified skills, which qualify the employee for a better-suited position.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aim of a skills audit is to identify the existing set of skills within the organisation and the skills and knowledge the organisation will need in the future. Often, what employees may have to offer can lay hidden because organisations simply do not know how to access or harness it.

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