Question 1

How do simulations differ from games?

Accepted Answer

Simulations and games are not the same,

Question 2

Treating training strategically can help strengthen the belief of managers that training alone can solve most employee and organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unlike the use of e-learning as the sole method of training, blended learning provides greater flexibility with multiple training methods and can deliver superior training outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Assessing organizational training needs is the diagnostic phase of a training plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of training, self-efficacy refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's desire to learn the training program content independently. 
B)  a trainer's belief that learners possess the basic skills required to learn new tasks. 
C)  an instructor's ability to transfer his or her knowledge to learners. 
D)  a person's belief that he or she can successfully learn the training program content. 
A)  a person's desire to learn the training program content independently. 
B)  a trainer's belief that learners possess the basic skills required to learn new tasks. 
C)  an instructor's ability to transfer his or her knowledge to learners. 
D)  a person's belief that he or she can successfully learn the training program content.

Question 6

A year after an equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the learners still remembered that they must always cross-tie the horses while they groom and saddle them. From the given data, it can be concluded that the content of the training was successfully transferred to the learners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of training needs assessment, the most common approach for conducting individual analysis involves using performance appraisal data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One way to aid the transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the training avoids repeated practice, which may lead to overlearning. 
B)  trainees are not troubled with follow-up exercises. 
C)  trainers focus primarily on informal training. 
D)  the training mirrors the job context as much as possible. 
A)  the training avoids repeated practice, which may lead to overlearning. 
B)  trainees are not troubled with follow-up exercises. 
C)  trainers focus primarily on informal training. 
D)  the training mirrors the job context as much as possible.

Question 9

Unions view cross-training unfavorably because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  threatens job jurisdiction. 
B)  eliminates the supervisory tasks associated with part-time employees' jobs. 
C)  reduces effective wages per hour. 
D)  minimizes the job duties of employees. 
A)  threatens job jurisdiction. 
B)  eliminates the supervisory tasks associated with part-time employees' jobs. 
C)  reduces effective wages per hour. 
D)  minimizes the job duties of employees.

Question 10

What variables must be considered when selecting training delivery methods?

Accepted Answer

The common variables that are considered

Question 11

Briefly discuss the use of e-learning technology in training delivery.

Accepted Answer

E-learning is popular with employers bec

Question 12

The most common approach for conducting individual analysis is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  analyze organizational outcomes 
B)  use data from attitude surveys 
C)  use performance appraisal data 
D)  review the jobs involved 
A)  analyze organizational outcomes 
B)  use data from attitude surveys 
C)  use performance appraisal data 
D)  review the jobs involved

Question 13

Which of the following is true about on-the-job training (OJT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can disrupt regular work in an organization. 
B)  It is the least flexible of all the available training methods. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  It is a type of informal training and occurs spontaneously. 
A)  It can disrupt regular work in an organization. 
B)  It is the least flexible of all the available training methods. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  It is a type of informal training and occurs spontaneously.

Question 14

Attitude survey data are typically used in _____ analysis of training needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  organizational 
C)  task 
D)  job 
A)  individual 
B)  organizational 
C)  task 
D)  job

Question 15

In contrast with informal training, which should be planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An artificial surgical environment in which a surgeon could practice a new type of operation without harming a human being or sacrificing a laboratory animal would be called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a simulation 
B)  blended learning 
C)  cross-training 
D)  a massive open online course 
A)  a simulation 
B)  blended learning 
C)  cross-training 
D)  a massive open online course

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about e-learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not suitable for the delivery of brief training sessions. 
B)  It is not flexible enough to be used for off-the-job training. 
C)  It provides better access to more employees than does conventional training. 
D)  It is relatively more expensive per trainee than conventional training methods. 
A)  It is not suitable for the delivery of brief training sessions. 
B)  It is not flexible enough to be used for off-the-job training. 
C)  It provides better access to more employees than does conventional training. 
D)  It is relatively more expensive per trainee than conventional training methods.

Question 18

Define adult learning. Discuss some of the principles for designing training for adults.

Accepted Answer

Adult learning refers to the ways in whi

Question 19

What are the ways in which employers can deal with the lack of basic employee skills?

Accepted Answer

Employers might deal with the lack of ba

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is illegal to ask part-time employees to receive work-related training after work. 
B)  Nonexempt employees who are training outside normal working hours must be compensated for their time. 
C)  Employees are exempted from signing training contracts with employers. 
D)  An employer is required to pay part-time employees only for the training they receive at a work location or a training facility and not for the training they receive through web-based classes. 
A)  It is illegal to ask part-time employees to receive work-related training after work. 
B)  Nonexempt employees who are training outside normal working hours must be compensated for their time. 
C)  Employees are exempted from signing training contracts with employers. 
D)  An employer is required to pay part-time employees only for the training they receive at a work location or a training facility and not for the training they receive through web-based classes.

How do simulations differ from games?

Treating training strategically can help strengthen the belief of managers that training alone can solve most employee and organizational problems.

Unlike the use of e-learning as the sole method of training, blended learning provides greater flexibility with multiple training methods and can deliver superior training outcomes.

Assessing organizational training needs is the diagnostic phase of a training plan.

In the context of training, self-efficacy refers to:

A year after an equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the learners still remembered that they must always cross-tie the horses while they groom and saddle them. From the given data, it can be concluded that the content of the training was successfully transferred to the learners.

In the context of training needs assessment, the most common approach for conducting individual analysis involves using performance appraisal data.

One way to aid the transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

Unions view cross-training unfavorably because it:

What variables must be considered when selecting training delivery methods?

Briefly discuss the use of e-learning technology in training delivery.

The most common approach for conducting individual analysis is to _____.

Which of the following is true about on-the-job training (OJT)?

Attitude survey data are typically used in _____ analysis of training needs.

In contrast with informal training, which should be planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

An artificial surgical environment in which a surgeon could practice a new type of operation without harming a human being or sacrificing a laboratory animal would be called _____.

Which of the following statements is true about e-learning?

Define adult learning. Discuss some of the principles for designing training for adults.

What are the ways in which employers can deal with the lack of basic employee skills?

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

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Exam 8: Training Human Resources

How do simulations differ from games?

Treating training strategically can help strengthen the belief of managers that training alone can solve most employee and organizational problems.

Unlike the use of e-learning as the sole method of training, blended learning provides greater flexibility with multiple training methods and can deliver superior training outcomes.

Assessing organizational training needs is the diagnostic phase of a training plan.

In the context of training, self-efficacy refers to:

A year after an equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the learners still remembered that they must always cross-tie the horses while they groom and saddle them. From the given data, it can be concluded that the content of the training was successfully transferred to the learners.

In the context of training needs assessment, the most common approach for conducting individual analysis involves using performance appraisal data.

One way to aid the transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

Unions view cross-training unfavorably because it:

What variables must be considered when selecting training delivery methods?

Briefly discuss the use of e-learning technology in training delivery.

The most common approach for conducting individual analysis is to _____.

Which of the following is true about on-the-job training (OJT)?

Attitude survey data are typically used in _____ analysis of training needs.

In contrast with informal training, which should be planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

An artificial surgical environment in which a surgeon could practice a new type of operation without harming a human being or sacrificing a laboratory animal would be called _____.

Which of the following statements is true about e-learning?

Define adult learning. Discuss some of the principles for designing training for adults.

What are the ways in which employers can deal with the lack of basic employee skills?

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Human Resource Strategy and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Workforce, Jobs, and Job Analysis

Individual Organization Relations and Retention

Recruiting High-Quality Talent

Selecting Human Resources

Talent, Careers, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union-Management Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters