Question 1

What is meant by the term 'entry shock'?

Accepted Answer

Starting as a new employee can be overwh

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a sequence of work-related positions a person occupies throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A)  career 
B)  job ladder 
C)  profession 
D)  occupation 
A)  career 
B)  job ladder 
C)  profession 
D)  occupation

Question 3

At Plantsman's Eden nursery, new workers are trained in proper techniques for planting rooted cuttings. As part of the training, each of the workers is given ten seedlings to plant. Their planting techniques are then checked by the trainer. This best exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  active practice. 
B)  behavior modeling. 
C)  cross training. 
D)  conference training. 
A)  active practice. 
B)  behavior modeling. 
C)  cross training. 
D)  conference training.

Question 4

Ideally, training should be viewed tactically rather than strategically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 employee training methods. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  It is typically outsourced to external firms. 
A)  It can disrupt regular work in an organization. 
B)  It is the least flexible of all the available employee training methods. 
C)  It is more expensive than classroom training. 
D)  It is typically outsourced to external firms.

Question 6

Margaret is a 54-year-old manager in the client support services department of a heavy equipment manufacturer. She has been with the company throughout her career and has had a steady rise in the hierarchy through promotions. She has performed well in numerous training and development programs. Margaret currently meets performance expectations. In the judgment of Margaret's superiors, she has "topped out" and will not be qualified for further advancement. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for Margaret's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the future, Margaret should be considered for lateral moves. 
B)  Margaret should receive stretch assignments to bring out her latent potential. 
C)  Since Margaret has no potential to advance, she should be encouraged to take phased retirement. 
D)  Margaret should receive coaching and perhaps be moved to another organization. 
A)  In the future, Margaret should be considered for lateral moves. 
B)  Margaret should receive stretch assignments to bring out her latent potential. 
C)  Since Margaret has no potential to advance, she should be encouraged to take phased retirement. 
D)  Margaret should receive coaching and perhaps be moved to another organization.

Question 7

Explain how an organization can be a source for analyzing training needs.

Accepted Answer

Assessing organizational training needs

Question 8

What are the objectives that need to be set in order to reduce the gap between where an organization is with its employee capabilities and where it needs to be?

Accepted Answer

Once training requirements have been ide

Question 9

How do off-the-job techniques help individuals? Discuss the advantages of sabbaticals.

Accepted Answer

Off-the-job development techniques give

Question 10

The loan review department at a major regional bank has an exceptionally high turnover of both administrative assistants and analysts. Several analysts have quit within six months of taking the job. In this scenario, a(n) _____ analysis would most accurately reveal if there is a need for training in this department that would reduce the level of turnover.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Josh is 32 years old. He worked for a financial organization for seven years after graduating with a bachelor's degree. He received three promotions during that period. Recently, he was fired by his employers and is now working part-time as a bartender while training as an X-ray technician. Josh is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  a career plateau. 
B)  a Protean career. 
C)  career sequencing. 
D)  a career transition. 
A)  a career plateau. 
B)  a Protean career. 
C)  career sequencing. 
D)  a career transition.

Question 12

During the late career phase, an employee is typically concerned with external rewards
and acquiring capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ are tools to help people identify their interests, what they do well, what they do not like, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  SWOT analyses 
B)  Neuropsychological tests 
C)  Career goal settings 
D)  Self-assessment tests 
A)  SWOT analyses 
B)  Neuropsychological tests 
C)  Career goal settings 
D)  Self-assessment tests

Question 14

Discuss benchmarking as a measure of training evaluation.

Accepted Answer

To do benchmarking, HR professionals gat

Question 15

Organizations that have extensive employee development programs run the risk of being training centers for other firms that hire away their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organization-centered career planning requires an individual employee to take charge of his/her career and chart a path of advancement through his/her organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of confidence 
B)  Poor time management 
C)  Poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
D)  Inability to balance work and family demands 
A)  Lack of confidence 
B)  Poor time management 
C)  Poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
D)  Inability to balance work and family demands

Question 18

Which of the following is true of lecture-style classroom instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The technique is generally ineffective regardless of the instructor's capabilities. 
B)  Employees typically resist classroom instruction. 
C)  Employees have fewer opportunities to participate than in other types of instruction. 
D)  Its effectiveness is independent of the size of the group. 
A)  The technique is generally ineffective regardless of the instructor's capabilities. 
B)  Employees typically resist classroom instruction. 
C)  Employees have fewer opportunities to participate than in other types of instruction. 
D)  Its effectiveness is independent of the size of the group.

Question 19

Training plans allow organizations to identify what is needed for employee performance before training begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss the importance of management development and the problems associated with it.

Accepted Answer

Although development is important for al

What is meant by the term 'entry shock'?

A(n) _____ is a sequence of work-related positions a person occupies throughout life.

At Plantsman's Eden nursery, new workers are trained in proper techniques for planting rooted cuttings. As part of the training, each of the workers is given ten seedlings to plant. Their planting techniques are then checked by the trainer. This best exemplifies:

Ideally, training should be viewed tactically rather than strategically.

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

Explain how an organization can be a source for analyzing training needs.

What are the objectives that need to be set in order to reduce the gap between where an organization is with its employee capabilities and where it needs to be?

How do off-the-job techniques help individuals? Discuss the advantages of sabbaticals.

During the late career phase, an employee is typically concerned with external rewards and acquiring capabilities.

_____ are tools to help people identify their interests, what they do well, what they do not like, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Discuss benchmarking as a measure of training evaluation.

Organizations that have extensive employee development programs run the risk of being training centers for other firms that hire away their employees.

Organization-centered career planning requires an individual employee to take charge of his/her career and chart a path of advancement through his/her organization.

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Which of the following is true of lecture-style classroom instruction?

Training plans allow organizations to identify what is needed for employee performance before training begins.

Discuss the importance of management development and the problems associated with it.

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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Exam 5: Talent Management, Training, and Development

What is meant by the term 'entry shock'?

A(n) _____ is a sequence of work-related positions a person occupies throughout life.

At Plantsman's Eden nursery, new workers are trained in proper techniques for planting rooted cuttings. As part of the training, each of the workers is given ten seedlings to plant. Their planting techniques are then checked by the trainer. This best exemplifies:

Ideally, training should be viewed tactically rather than strategically.

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

Explain how an organization can be a source for analyzing training needs.

What are the objectives that need to be set in order to reduce the gap between where an organization is with its employee capabilities and where it needs to be?

How do off-the-job techniques help individuals? Discuss the advantages of sabbaticals.

During the late career phase, an employee is typically concerned with external rewards and acquiring capabilities.

_____ are tools to help people identify their interests, what they do well, what they do not like, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Discuss benchmarking as a measure of training evaluation.

Organizations that have extensive employee development programs run the risk of being training centers for other firms that hire away their employees.

Organization-centered career planning requires an individual employee to take charge of his/her career and chart a path of advancement through his/her organization.

What is the most common reason managers fail after being promoted to management?

Which of the following is true of lecture-style classroom instruction?

Training plans allow organizations to identify what is needed for employee performance before training begins.

Discuss the importance of management development and the problems associated with it.

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

Filters