Question 1

Trainee self-efficacy can be increased by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  letting them know that the purpose of training is to identify areas in which employees are incompetent 
B)  providing limited information about the training program prior to the actual training 
C)  convincing them training is important 
D)  showing the successes of peers in similar jobs 
A)  letting them know that the purpose of training is to identify areas in which employees are incompetent 
B)  providing limited information about the training program prior to the actual training 
C)  convincing them training is important 
D)  showing the successes of peers in similar jobs

Question 2

Task analysis should be undertaken only after the organizational analysis has determined that the company wants to devote time and money for training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a component of organizational analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the company's strategic direction 
B)  support of managers, peers, and employees for training 
C)  training resources 
D)  none of the above-each is a key component 
A)  the company's strategic direction 
B)  support of managers, peers, and employees for training 
C)  training resources 
D)  none of the above-each is a key component

Question 4

________ analysis involves determining the appropriateness of training, given the company's business strategy, its resources available for training, and support by managers and peers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational 
B)  Task 
C)  Gap 
D)  Support 
A)  Organizational 
B)  Task 
C)  Gap 
D)  Support

Question 5

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of observation, interviews, and the use of historical data as methods for conducting a needs assessment.

Accepted Answer

Observation
Advantages: relevant data, m

Question 6

Pressure points almost always suggest that a training need is present in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Determining a job's cognitive ability requirement is part of the task analysis process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which one of the following is true of task analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be undertaken before organizational analysis. 
B)  It involves breaking a task into several jobs. 
C)  It should be undertaken before a person analysis. 
D)  It involves determining KSAOs needed to perform specific tasks. 
A)  It should be undertaken before organizational analysis. 
B)  It involves breaking a task into several jobs. 
C)  It should be undertaken before a person analysis. 
D)  It involves determining KSAOs needed to perform specific tasks.

Question 9

________ relates to intellectual capability and general intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic skills 
B)  Cognitive ability 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Reading ability 
A)  Basic skills 
B)  Cognitive ability 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Reading ability

Question 10

Which of the following methods is inexpensive and allows for the collection of data from a large number of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  survey 
B)  observation 
C)  focus group 
D)  interview 
A)  survey 
B)  observation 
C)  focus group 
D)  interview

Question 11

Upper-level managers are not usually involved in identifying which employees need training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of rapid needs assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves using a large amount of resources, such as money and SMEs. 
B)  It ultimately results in the sacrifice of the quality of the process. 
C)  Its scope is independent of the size of the potential pressure point. 
D)  It opts for methods that provide results in which trainers have the greatest confidence. 
A)  It involves using a large amount of resources, such as money and SMEs. 
B)  It ultimately results in the sacrifice of the quality of the process. 
C)  Its scope is independent of the size of the potential pressure point. 
D)  It opts for methods that provide results in which trainers have the greatest confidence.

Question 13

To motivate employees to learn in training programs, they should be given a choice of what training programs to attend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A disadvantage of historical data reviews in conducting a needs assessment is data potentially being incomplete, inaccurate, or not fully reflective of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is generally advisable to design training materials at a reading level that is slightly above trainees' ability in order to "stretch" them during training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Why should upper level managers be included in the needs assessment process?

Accepted Answer

Upper-level managers need to help determ

Question 17

Which of the following refers to the type of rewards that employees receive for performing well?

Accepted Answer

A)  consequences 
B)  feedback 
C)  motivators 
D)  outcomes 
A)  consequences 
B)  feedback 
C)  motivators 
D)  outcomes

Question 18

It is important to assess trainees' level of cognitive ability during the needs assessment process because cognitive ability is the person characteristic that most strongly impacts trainees' confidence to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A primary advantage of crowdsourcing for conducting a needs assessment is the speed to coordinate this data-collection effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One of the better ways to assess self-efficacy prior to training is through a cognitive ability assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Trainee self-efficacy can be increased by ________.

Task analysis should be undertaken only after the organizational analysis has determined that the company wants to devote time and money for training.

Which of the following is not a component of organizational analysis?

________ analysis involves determining the appropriateness of training, given the company's business strategy, its resources available for training, and support by managers and peers.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of observation, interviews, and the use of historical data as methods for conducting a needs assessment.

Pressure points almost always suggest that a training need is present in the organization.

Determining a job's cognitive ability requirement is part of the task analysis process.

Which one of the following is true of task analysis?

________ relates to intellectual capability and general intelligence.

Which of the following methods is inexpensive and allows for the collection of data from a large number of individuals?

Upper-level managers are not usually involved in identifying which employees need training.

Which of the following statements is true of rapid needs assessment?

To motivate employees to learn in training programs, they should be given a choice of what training programs to attend.

A disadvantage of historical data reviews in conducting a needs assessment is data potentially being incomplete, inaccurate, or not fully reflective of performance.

It is generally advisable to design training materials at a reading level that is slightly above trainees' ability in order to "stretch" them during training.

Why should upper level managers be included in the needs assessment process?

Which of the following refers to the type of rewards that employees receive for performing well?

It is important to assess trainees' level of cognitive ability during the needs assessment process because cognitive ability is the person characteristic that most strongly impacts trainees' confidence to learn.

A primary advantage of crowdsourcing for conducting a needs assessment is the speed to coordinate this data-collection effort.

One of the better ways to assess self-efficacy prior to training is through a cognitive ability assessment.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

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

The Future of Training and Development

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Exam 3: Needs Assessment

Trainee self-efficacy can be increased by ________.

Task analysis should be undertaken only after the organizational analysis has determined that the company wants to devote time and money for training.

Which of the following is not a component of organizational analysis?

________ analysis involves determining the appropriateness of training, given the company's business strategy, its resources available for training, and support by managers and peers.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of observation, interviews, and the use of historical data as methods for conducting a needs assessment.

Pressure points almost always suggest that a training need is present in the organization.

Determining a job's cognitive ability requirement is part of the task analysis process.

Which one of the following is true of task analysis?

________ relates to intellectual capability and general intelligence.

Which of the following methods is inexpensive and allows for the collection of data from a large number of individuals?

Upper-level managers are not usually involved in identifying which employees need training.

Which of the following statements is true of rapid needs assessment?

To motivate employees to learn in training programs, they should be given a choice of what training programs to attend.

A disadvantage of historical data reviews in conducting a needs assessment is data potentially being incomplete, inaccurate, or not fully reflective of performance.

It is generally advisable to design training materials at a reading level that is slightly above trainees' ability in order to "stretch" them during training.

Why should upper level managers be included in the needs assessment process?

Which of the following refers to the type of rewards that employees receive for performing well?

It is important to assess trainees' level of cognitive ability during the needs assessment process because cognitive ability is the person characteristic that most strongly impacts trainees' confidence to learn.

A primary advantage of crowdsourcing for conducting a needs assessment is the speed to coordinate this data-collection effort.

One of the better ways to assess self-efficacy prior to training is through a cognitive ability assessment.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

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

The Future of Training and Development

Filters