Question 1

In assessment centers, scheduling exercises typically evaluate ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership skills 
B)  problem-solving abilities 
C)  oral communication skills 
D)  psychomotor skills 
A)  leadership skills 
B)  problem-solving abilities 
C)  oral communication skills 
D)  psychomotor skills B

Question 2

In the nine-box grid, high-potential and high performing employees who should be developed for leadership positions are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  core employees 
B)  star performers 
C)  strong contributors 
D)  subject experts 
A)  core employees 
B)  star performers 
C)  strong contributors 
D)  subject experts B

Question 3

High-potential employees should participate in mentoring but not coaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is most commonly included in assessment centers?

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership group discussions 
B)  behavioral modelling 
C)  succession planning 
D)  work-life balance workshops 
A)  leadership group discussions 
B)  behavioral modelling 
C)  succession planning 
D)  work-life balance workshops

Question 5

Describe strategies that companies can employ to help ensure the effectiveness of formal mentoring programs.

Accepted Answer

To enhance formal mentoring programs, co

Question 6

Job experiences that are seen as negative stressors stimulate learning but fail to challenge employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Regarding the prevalence of developmental activities, classroom experiences tend to be more common in organizations relative to mentoring relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ refers to the process of helping new hires adjust to social and performance aspects of their new jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Training 
B)  Offshoring 
C)  Repatriation 
D)  Onboarding 
A)  Training 
B)  Offshoring 
C)  Repatriation 
D)  Onboarding

Question 9

A protean career is defined by a series of upward career transitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a potentially negative outcome of job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It fails to provide employees with a holistic view of the company's goals. 
B)  It creates a short-term perspective on problems. 
C)  It cannot be used for all levels and types of employees. 
D)  It has no relationship with promotion rates. 
A)  It fails to provide employees with a holistic view of the company's goals. 
B)  It creates a short-term perspective on problems. 
C)  It cannot be used for all levels and types of employees. 
D)  It has no relationship with promotion rates.

Question 11

According to the nine-box grid, the development plan for employees with outstanding performance but low potential typically emphasizes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  finding them experiences that will continue to facilitate creativity and innovation 
B)  moving them to a position that best matches their skill set 
C)  performance improvement in their current position 
D)  developing them for leadership positions in the company 
A)  finding them experiences that will continue to facilitate creativity and innovation 
B)  moving them to a position that best matches their skill set 
C)  performance improvement in their current position 
D)  developing them for leadership positions in the company

Question 12

The core employees in the nine-box grid are those with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high potential and high performance 
B)  low potential and outstanding performance 
C)  high potential and low performance 
D)  moderate potential and solid performance 
A)  high potential and high performance 
B)  low potential and outstanding performance 
C)  high potential and low performance 
D)  moderate potential and solid performance

Question 13

The ________ is a personality assessment tool used for team building and leadership development that identifies employees' preferences for energy, information gathering, and decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Wonderlic Personnel Test 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Inventory 
C)  The NEO 
D)  360-degree feedback 
A)  The Wonderlic Personnel Test 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Inventory 
C)  The NEO 
D)  360-degree feedback

Question 14

Which of the following activities is typically NOT included with an assessment center?

Accepted Answer

A)  in-basket exercises 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  role plays 
D)  succession planning 
E)  None of the above-all are typically included. 
A)  in-basket exercises 
B)  leaderless group discussions 
C)  role plays 
D)  succession planning 
E)  None of the above-all are typically included.

Question 15

In reverse mentoring programs, peers mentor each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of 360-degree feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers' behaviors are evaluated only by subordinates. 
B)  It rarely produces anxiety. 
C)  A facilitator may be needed to help interpret the results. 
D)  The feedback is difficult to link to development plans. 
A)  Managers' behaviors are evaluated only by subordinates. 
B)  It rarely produces anxiety. 
C)  A facilitator may be needed to help interpret the results. 
D)  The feedback is difficult to link to development plans.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common limitation of 360-degree feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process is often too informal 
B)  Time demands placed on raters 
C)  Potential retaliation against raters 
D)  Failing to provide opportunities for employees to act on the feedback 
A)  The process is often too informal 
B)  Time demands placed on raters 
C)  Potential retaliation against raters 
D)  Failing to provide opportunities for employees to act on the feedback

Question 18

Generally speaking, succession planning is relatively easy in family-owned firms compared to other types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

By making a succession planning list public, high-potential employees who are not interested in other positions can communicate their intentions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Competencies include knowledge, skills, and abilities but not personal characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In assessment centers, scheduling exercises typically evaluate ________.

In the nine-box grid, high-potential and high performing employees who should be developed for leadership positions are known as ________.

High-potential employees should participate in mentoring but not coaching.

Which of the following is most commonly included in assessment centers?

Describe strategies that companies can employ to help ensure the effectiveness of formal mentoring programs.

Job experiences that are seen as negative stressors stimulate learning but fail to challenge employees.

Regarding the prevalence of developmental activities, classroom experiences tend to be more common in organizations relative to mentoring relationships.

________ refers to the process of helping new hires adjust to social and performance aspects of their new jobs.

A protean career is defined by a series of upward career transitions.

Which of the following is a potentially negative outcome of job rotation?

According to the nine-box grid, the development plan for employees with outstanding performance but low potential typically emphasizes ________.

The core employees in the nine-box grid are those with ________.

The ________ is a personality assessment tool used for team building and leadership development that identifies employees' preferences for energy, information gathering, and decision making.

Which of the following activities is typically NOT included with an assessment center?

In reverse mentoring programs, peers mentor each other.

Which of the following is true of 360-degree feedback?

Which of the following is NOT a common limitation of 360-degree feedback?

Generally speaking, succession planning is relatively easy in family-owned firms compared to other types of organizations.

By making a succession planning list public, high-potential employees who are not interested in other positions can communicate their intentions.

Competencies include knowledge, skills, and abilities but not personal characteristics.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

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Exam 9: Employee Development and Career Management

In assessment centers, scheduling exercises typically evaluate ________.

In the nine-box grid, high-potential and high performing employees who should be developed for leadership positions are known as ________.

High-potential employees should participate in mentoring but not coaching.

Which of the following is most commonly included in assessment centers?

Describe strategies that companies can employ to help ensure the effectiveness of formal mentoring programs.

Job experiences that are seen as negative stressors stimulate learning but fail to challenge employees.

Regarding the prevalence of developmental activities, classroom experiences tend to be more common in organizations relative to mentoring relationships.

________ refers to the process of helping new hires adjust to social and performance aspects of their new jobs.

A protean career is defined by a series of upward career transitions.

Which of the following is a potentially negative outcome of job rotation?

According to the nine-box grid, the development plan for employees with outstanding performance but low potential typically emphasizes ________.

The core employees in the nine-box grid are those with ________.

The ________ is a personality assessment tool used for team building and leadership development that identifies employees' preferences for energy, information gathering, and decision making.

Which of the following activities is typically NOT included with an assessment center?

In reverse mentoring programs, peers mentor each other.

Which of the following is true of 360-degree feedback?

Which of the following is NOT a common limitation of 360-degree feedback?

Generally speaking, succession planning is relatively easy in family-owned firms compared to other types of organizations.

By making a succession planning list public, high-potential employees who are not interested in other positions can communicate their intentions.

Competencies include knowledge, skills, and abilities but not personal characteristics.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Training and Development

Filters