Although the budget is strained, pqr inc. refuses to cut the training budget because
a. training reduces stress
b. when employees keep their professional knowledge current, they are more likely to be innovative
c. they pay low new-hire wages with the promise to train and promote from within
d. the hr manager was very persuasive that well-trained employees are less costly in terms of work-related medical costs
e. well-trained employees are more tolerant of conflict

The correct option is B. Although the budget is strained, PQR Inc. refuses to cut the training budget because when employees keep their professional knowledge current, they are more likely to be innovative.

Explanation:

It was best for PQR Inc. to not cut the training budget because properly trained staff can be very economical for the company. When a budget is planned for the training of the employees and the workers are trained time to time with new techniques then it leads to better performance by the employees. It would also increase the self-esteem of the workers as they would recognize the importance of a task and will come up with new ideas to perform the tasks in a much better way.