Question 1

Which of the following is a common mistake made by organizations during succession planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Including the board of directors, along with the HR in the process of CEO succession 
B)  Focusing on the other employees apart from the top management 
C)  Allowing the CEO to direct the planning process 
D)  Looking externally as well as internally for succession candidates 
A)  Including the board of directors, along with the HR in the process of CEO succession 
B)  Focusing on the other employees apart from the top management 
C)  Allowing the CEO to direct the planning process 
D)  Looking externally as well as internally for succession candidates

Question 2

What is the difference between organization-centered and individual-centered career planning?

Accepted Answer

Organization-centered career planning fo

Question 3

For the employer, the advantages of cross training are flexibility and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the term "adult learning."

Accepted Answer

Adult learning refers to the ways in whi

Question 5

What is an orientation program? Why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Orientation is the planned introduction

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of training and development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training is for hourly employees; development is for managers and professionals. 
B)  Training focuses on the long-run performance of an employee. 
C)  Development is typically assessed with a cost-benefit analysis. 
D)  Capabilities learned in development may not apply to the employee's current job. 
A)  Training is for hourly employees; development is for managers and professionals. 
B)  Training focuses on the long-run performance of an employee. 
C)  Development is typically assessed with a cost-benefit analysis. 
D)  Capabilities learned in development may not apply to the employee's current job.

Question 7

As a development technique, the best lateral transfers:

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitate upward career progress in the organization. 
B)  encourage employees to learn new skills that increase their marketability. 
C)  encourage the redundant employee to leave the company voluntarily without being terminated. 
D)  provide a monetary incentive for taking on new work. 
A)  facilitate upward career progress in the organization. 
B)  encourage employees to learn new skills that increase their marketability. 
C)  encourage the redundant employee to leave the company voluntarily without being terminated. 
D)  provide a monetary incentive for taking on new work.

Question 8

The most elementary way in which people learn is _____, which involves copying someone else's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral modification 
B)  behavioral modeling 
C)  cognitive practice 
D)  positive reinforcement 
A)  behavioral modification 
B)  behavioral modeling 
C)  cognitive practice 
D)  positive reinforcement

Question 9

The planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, coworkers, and the organization is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation 
B)  organizational entry 
C)  socialization 
D)  indoctrination 
A)  orientation 
B)  organizational entry 
C)  socialization 
D)  indoctrination

Question 10

A year after the equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the volunteers 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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the different elements that must be considered to make a training design effective?

Accepted Answer

For training to be successful, learners

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the on-the-job training (OJT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incorrect information from the supervisor can be transferred to the trainees. 
B)  It is the least flexible of all the available modes of employee training. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  External firms are typically used for training purposes. 
A)  Incorrect information from the supervisor can be transferred to the trainees. 
B)  It is the least flexible of all the available modes of employee training. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  External firms are typically used for training purposes.

Question 13

_____ provides employees with specific, identifiable knowledge and skills for use in their present jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-screening 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Networking 
D)  Training 
A)  Pre-screening 
B)  Recruiting 
C)  Networking 
D)  Training

Question 14

At present, employees are less mobile and organizations are more stable as long-term employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Carlene is a new usher at a performing arts center. She was paired with Joseph, an experienced usher, for her first show. Carlene observes Joseph during the show and imitates how he handles the guests in the next show. This scenario illustrates the process of behavior modeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Clarence is the Assistant Vice President of quality control for a medical equipment manufacturing firm. However, Clarence is currently teaching science in a high school in Haiti. At the end of the school semester, Clarence will resume his job duties with his employer. Clarence is:

Accepted Answer

A)  in phased retirement. 
B)  an executive educator. 
C)  rotating through a non-core function. 
D)  on a sabbatical leave. 
A)  in phased retirement. 
B)  an executive educator. 
C)  rotating through a non-core function. 
D)  on a sabbatical leave.

Question 18

Cross training occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are trained to do more than one job. 
B)  the training takes place outside the employing organization. 
C)  e-learning is used as the primary mode for delivering the content of training. 
D)  the training occurs through interactions and feedback among employees. 
A)  people are trained to do more than one job. 
B)  the training takes place outside the employing organization. 
C)  e-learning is used as the primary mode for delivering the content of training. 
D)  the training occurs through interactions and feedback among employees.

Question 19

In contrast to informal training, which is planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee is likely to acquire abilities to handle a variety of assignments beyond those required for his or her current position. 
B)  The employee's career goals will be subordinated to the organization's goals. 
C)  The individual's marketability at other organizations will be reduced due to employer-specific specialization. 
D)  The employee's ability to learn specific behaviors is likely to be compromised. 
A)  The employee is likely to acquire abilities to handle a variety of assignments beyond those required for his or her current position. 
B)  The employee's career goals will be subordinated to the organization's goals. 
C)  The individual's marketability at other organizations will be reduced due to employer-specific specialization. 
D)  The employee's ability to learn specific behaviors is likely to be compromised.

Which of the following is a common mistake made by organizations during succession planning?

What is the difference between organization-centered and individual-centered career planning?

For the employer, the advantages of cross training are flexibility and development.

Explain the term "adult learning."

What is an orientation program? Why is it important?

Which of the following statements is true of training and development?

As a development technique, the best lateral transfers:

The most elementary way in which people learn is _____, which involves copying someone else's behavior.

The planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, coworkers, and the organization is referred to as _____.

A year after the equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the volunteers 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.

What are the different elements that must be considered to make a training design effective?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the on-the-job training (OJT)?

_____ provides employees with specific, identifiable knowledge and skills for use in their present jobs.

At present, employees are less mobile and organizations are more stable as long-term employers.

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

Carlene is a new usher at a performing arts center. She was paired with Joseph, an experienced usher, for her first show. Carlene observes Joseph during the show and imitates how he handles the guests in the next show. This scenario illustrates the process of behavior modeling.

Clarence is the Assistant Vice President of quality control for a medical equipment manufacturing firm. However, Clarence is currently teaching science in a high school in Haiti. At the end of the school semester, Clarence will resume his job duties with his employer. Clarence is:

Cross training occurs when:

In contrast to informal training, which is planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

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Exam 5: Talent Management, Training, and Development

Which of the following is a common mistake made by organizations during succession planning?

What is the difference between organization-centered and individual-centered career planning?

For the employer, the advantages of cross training are flexibility and development.

Explain the term "adult learning."

What is an orientation program? Why is it important?

Which of the following statements is true of training and development?

As a development technique, the best lateral transfers:

The most elementary way in which people learn is _____, which involves copying someone else's behavior.

The planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, coworkers, and the organization is referred to as _____.

A year after the equine safety program was conducted in a riding stable, the volunteers 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.

What are the different elements that must be considered to make a training design effective?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the on-the-job training (OJT)?

_____ provides employees with specific, identifiable knowledge and skills for use in their present jobs.

At present, employees are less mobile and organizations are more stable as long-term employers.

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

Carlene is a new usher at a performing arts center. She was paired with Joseph, an experienced usher, for her first show. Carlene observes Joseph during the show and imitates how he handles the guests in the next show. This scenario illustrates the process of behavior modeling.

Clarence is the Assistant Vice President of quality control for a medical equipment manufacturing firm. However, Clarence is currently teaching science in a high school in Haiti. At the end of the school semester, Clarence will resume his job duties with his employer. Clarence is:

Cross training occurs when:

In contrast to informal training, which is planned, on-the-job training should occur spontaneously.

What impact does development have on an individual's career?

HRS Role, Strategy, and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination

Workforce, Jobs, and Retention

Staffing: Recruiting and Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Variable Pay, Executive Compensation, and Benefits

Risk Management, Worker Protection, and Employee Relations

Unionmanagement Relations and Grievances

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