Question 1

Co-operative training methods combine practical on-the-job experience with all the characteristics of self-directed learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following are elements of an effective training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  goal setting and active practice of the material being delivered 
B)  standardized delivery and exchanging ideas with other learners 
C)  behaviour modification and clear outcomes 
D)  clear outcomes and standardized delivery 
A)  goal setting and active practice of the material being delivered 
B)  standardized delivery and exchanging ideas with other learners 
C)  behaviour modification and clear outcomes 
D)  clear outcomes and standardized delivery

Question 3

Which statement best describes orientation programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination between line and staff managers is not necessarily required. 
B)  Careful planning of the orientation activities is essential. 
C)  Follow-up and evaluation of orientation activities is not always required. 
D)  Impact of an orientation program on new employees lasts a short time. 
A)  Coordination between line and staff managers is not necessarily required. 
B)  Careful planning of the orientation activities is essential. 
C)  Follow-up and evaluation of orientation activities is not always required. 
D)  Impact of an orientation program on new employees lasts a short time.

Question 4

The instructional systems design approach to training and development involves three distinct phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A small organization uses "smile sheets" to evaluate its classroom training. Which training evaluation method is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  reactions 
B)  learning 
C)  behaviour 
D)  results evaluations 
A)  reactions 
B)  learning 
C)  behaviour 
D)  results evaluations

Question 6

A promotion involves moving an employee to another job with more duties, greater responsibilities, and an increase in remuneration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What two preconditions for learning affect the success of employees in training?

Accepted Answer

A)  skill level and readiness 
B)  readiness and motivation 
C)  experience and skill level 
D)  motivation and experience 
A)  skill level and readiness 
B)  readiness and motivation 
C)  experience and skill level 
D)  motivation and experience

Question 8

Job rotation, transfers, and promotions can aid employee development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If career development is to succeed, it must receive the complete support of top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Evaluating and comparing processes and practices against those that represent high standards is benchmarking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Who is typically responsible for coordinating orientation activities and providing new employees with information about conditions of employment, pay, and benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct supervisor 
B)  line manager 
C)  HR department 
D)  senior employees 
A)  direct supervisor 
B)  line manager 
C)  HR department 
D)  senior employees

Question 12

On-the-job experience presents managers with the opportunity to perform under pressure while avoiding the possibility of making mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are three related issues that training design should focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  principles of learning, trainee motivation, and implementation 
B)  characteristics of instructors, needs analysis, and outcomes 
C)  instructional goals, trainee characteristics, and learning principles 
D)  trainees' readiness, motivation, and delivery 
A)  principles of learning, trainee motivation, and implementation 
B)  characteristics of instructors, needs analysis, and outcomes 
C)  instructional goals, trainee characteristics, and learning principles 
D)  trainees' readiness, motivation, and delivery

Question 14

Systematic needs assessment requires managers to utilize organizational analysis, task analysis, and person analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You've been asked to design a training program to meet specific training needs. What should be your first step?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a suitable training environment 
B)  determining the knowledge of the group 
C)  determining the instructional objectives 
D)  selecting the proper training method 
A)  creating a suitable training environment 
B)  determining the knowledge of the group 
C)  determining the instructional objectives 
D)  selecting the proper training method

Question 16

How do organizations benefit from hiring student employees through college and university co-operative programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can pay students minimum wage. 
B)  Students can be given assignments that other employees don't want. 
C)  Organizations get individuals with new ideas and energy. 
D)  Some students offer to work for no pay in exchange for experience. 
A)  They can pay students minimum wage. 
B)  Students can be given assignments that other employees don't want. 
C)  Organizations get individuals with new ideas and energy. 
D)  Some students offer to work for no pay in exchange for experience.

Question 17

To assess the value of training and development, organizations measure their return on investment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vecima Networks, a small electronics manufacturer in Victoria, B.C., identified that their main training issue focused on the employees who actually work the assembly lines. Since many of the people on the assembly lines had dropped out of school, more than technical training was required. Employees stated that they didn't understand the engineers' instructions even when written in very basic language. Many of the workers in the lower-skilled jobs could not read the safety signs. To improve the situation, Vecima partnered with a not-for-profit community literacy organization to design and deliver literacy workshops for many of their employees at a cost of $50,000.
What are some of the benefits for Vecima Networks as a result of investing in basic literacy training?

Accepted Answer

Benefits may include a safer w

Question 19

What is the first objective of orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to explain organizational goals and strategies 
B)  to evaluate new employees' skills 
C)  to give employees a positive start with the organization 
D)  to determine what training must be done 
A)  to explain organizational goals and strategies 
B)  to evaluate new employees' skills 
C)  to give employees a positive start with the organization 
D)  to determine what training must be done

Question 20

To increase trainee motivation, the training objectives must be clearly related to trainees' individual goals or needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Co-operative training methods combine practical on-the-job experience with all the characteristics of self-directed learning.

Which of the following are elements of an effective training program?

Which statement best describes orientation programs?

The instructional systems design approach to training and development involves three distinct phases.

A small organization uses "smile sheets" to evaluate its classroom training. Which training evaluation method is being used?

A promotion involves moving an employee to another job with more duties, greater responsibilities, and an increase in remuneration.

What two preconditions for learning affect the success of employees in training?

Job rotation, transfers, and promotions can aid employee development.

If career development is to succeed, it must receive the complete support of top management.

Evaluating and comparing processes and practices against those that represent high standards is benchmarking.

Who is typically responsible for coordinating orientation activities and providing new employees with information about conditions of employment, pay, and benefits?

On-the-job experience presents managers with the opportunity to perform under pressure while avoiding the possibility of making mistakes.

What are three related issues that training design should focus on?

Systematic needs assessment requires managers to utilize organizational analysis, task analysis, and person analysis.

You've been asked to design a training program to meet specific training needs. What should be your first step?

How do organizations benefit from hiring student employees through college and university co-operative programs?

To assess the value of training and development, organizations measure their return on investment.

What is the first objective of orientation?

To increase trainee motivation, the training objectives must be clearly related to trainees' individual goals or needs.

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Operating Within the Legal Framework

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

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Exam 6: Orienting, Training, and Developing Employees

Co-operative training methods combine practical on-the-job experience with all the characteristics of self-directed learning.

Which of the following are elements of an effective training program?

Which statement best describes orientation programs?

The instructional systems design approach to training and development involves three distinct phases.

A small organization uses "smile sheets" to evaluate its classroom training. Which training evaluation method is being used?

A promotion involves moving an employee to another job with more duties, greater responsibilities, and an increase in remuneration.

What two preconditions for learning affect the success of employees in training?

Job rotation, transfers, and promotions can aid employee development.

If career development is to succeed, it must receive the complete support of top management.

Evaluating and comparing processes and practices against those that represent high standards is benchmarking.

Who is typically responsible for coordinating orientation activities and providing new employees with information about conditions of employment, pay, and benefits?

On-the-job experience presents managers with the opportunity to perform under pressure while avoiding the possibility of making mistakes.

What are three related issues that training design should focus on?

Systematic needs assessment requires managers to utilize organizational analysis, task analysis, and person analysis.

You've been asked to design a training program to meet specific training needs. What should be your first step?

How do organizations benefit from hiring student employees through college and university co-operative programs?

To assess the value of training and development, organizations measure their return on investment.

What is the first objective of orientation?

To increase trainee motivation, the training objectives must be clearly related to trainees' individual goals or needs.

Exploring Why Hrm Matters to All Employees

Operating Within the Legal Framework

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

Defining, Analyzing, and Designing the Work

Planning For, Recruiting, and Selecting the Workforce

Managing Employee Performance

Rewarding and Recognizing Employees

Dealing With Management Rights, Employee Rights, and Discipline

Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Learning About International Human Resources Management

Filters