Question 1

Development focuses on the immediate period to help fix any current deficits in employees' skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What aspects must be considered while choosing a training method?

Accepted Answer

The training methods selected should (1)

Question 3

A(n)__________ analysis helps identify what should be taught in training.

Accepted Answer

A) content 
B) design 
C) job 
D) organizational 
E) person 
A) content 
B) design 
C) job 
D) organizational 
E) person

Question 4

Simply requiring all employees to attend training can be a waste of time and money.In an effort to better identify individual training needs,one should conduct a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Job analysis 
B) Organizational analysis 
C) Person analysis 
D) Work-oriented analysis 
E) Task-oriented analysis 
A) Job analysis 
B) Organizational analysis 
C) Person analysis 
D) Work-oriented analysis 
E) Task-oriented analysis

Question 5

After designing and conducting a training program,the Program Director decides to evaluate the course by asking trainees to complete a reaction form.This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) One-shot posttest-only design 
B) One-group pretest-posttest design 
C) Multiple time-series design 
D) Posttest-only control group design 
E) Pretest-posttest control group design 
A) One-shot posttest-only design 
B) One-group pretest-posttest design 
C) Multiple time-series design 
D) Posttest-only control group design 
E) Pretest-posttest control group design

Question 6

Podcasts are an effective method of training because:

Accepted Answer

A) It allows for trainees to learn new motor skills 
B) Trainees are more engaged in the training 
C) It allows for two-way communication 
D) Whole learning is most effective 
E) Use of computers is in decline 
A) It allows for trainees to learn new motor skills 
B) Trainees are more engaged in the training 
C) It allows for two-way communication 
D) Whole learning is most effective 
E) Use of computers is in decline

Question 7

What can be done to maximize transfer of training back to one's job?

Accepted Answer

To maximize transfer,the following sugge

Question 8

A blended training approach could include an integration of classroom and e-learning training approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A consultant has been contracted by an organization to develop a training program.What is the first step the consultant should take?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine whether a need for training actually exists. 
B) Determine whether trainees are trainable. 
C) Gain the support of trainees. 
D) Derive objectives for the training program. 
E) Meet with the president to determine a budget for the training program. 
A) Determine whether a need for training actually exists. 
B) Determine whether trainees are trainable. 
C) Gain the support of trainees. 
D) Derive objectives for the training program. 
E) Meet with the president to determine a budget for the training program.

Question 10

List the two categories into which training methods are divided.Define each method with examples.

Accepted Answer

Training methods can be divided into two

Question 11

Which of the following training methods is particularly effective for training managers to make better,more effective decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Equipment simulations 
B) Apprenticeship programs 
C) Games and other simulations 
D) Audiovisuals 
E) On the job training 
A) Equipment simulations 
B) Apprenticeship programs 
C) Games and other simulations 
D) Audiovisuals 
E) On the job training

Question 12

When trainees share their goals for improved performance with other trainees during a training session,it is more likely that they will meet their stated goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the different ways of making content meaningful so as to increase retention?

Accepted Answer

Trainers can make the content meaningful

Question 14

Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in a new-hire orientation program?

Accepted Answer

A) Product knowledge training, skill gap analysis, process work flow 
B) Company history, policies and procedures, employee introductions 
C) Product knowledge training, communication skills, interpersonal skills 
D) Listening skills, creative problem solving, motivational skills 
E) Conflict resolution, EEO laws, and listening skills 
A) Product knowledge training, skill gap analysis, process work flow 
B) Company history, policies and procedures, employee introductions 
C) Product knowledge training, communication skills, interpersonal skills 
D) Listening skills, creative problem solving, motivational skills 
E) Conflict resolution, EEO laws, and listening skills

Question 15

One of the barriers to conducting training evaluation is leadership's lack of interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because the skills associated with being an effective team are so straightforward,it is most effective to conduct the training using lectures and e-learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What type of evaluation measures should HR professionals collect if they want to assess the extent to which trainees' understand the materials/concepts presented in training?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral 
B) Organizational results 
C) Reaction 
D) Learning 
E) Attitudes 
A) Behavioral 
B) Organizational results 
C) Reaction 
D) Learning 
E) Attitudes

Question 18

Effectively identifying learning objectives is not necessary to determine the best method to present the training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A co-worker has suggested that you should randomly assign employees to either the training or to a control group to increase the effectiveness of your evaluation of a training program.You should follow his suggestion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding well-written learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) They specify what the supervisor has requested that employees be trained in. 
B) They should contain observable actions, measurable criteria, and the conditions of performance. 
C) They should be general in nature so that they can apply to all employees being trained. 
D) They describe the performance you want trainees to be able to exhibit before you consider them for training. 
E) They are based on qualitative data analysis and prepared before the needs assessment. 
A) They specify what the supervisor has requested that employees be trained in. 
B) They should contain observable actions, measurable criteria, and the conditions of performance. 
C) They should be general in nature so that they can apply to all employees being trained. 
D) They describe the performance you want trainees to be able to exhibit before you consider them for training. 
E) They are based on qualitative data analysis and prepared before the needs assessment.

Development focuses on the immediate period to help fix any current deficits in employees' skills.

What aspects must be considered while choosing a training method?

A(n)__________ analysis helps identify what should be taught in training.

Simply requiring all employees to attend training can be a waste of time and money.In an effort to better identify individual training needs,one should conduct a(n):

After designing and conducting a training program,the Program Director decides to evaluate the course by asking trainees to complete a reaction form.This is an example of which of the following?

Podcasts are an effective method of training because:

What can be done to maximize transfer of training back to one's job?

A blended training approach could include an integration of classroom and e-learning training approaches.

A consultant has been contracted by an organization to develop a training program.What is the first step the consultant should take?

List the two categories into which training methods are divided.Define each method with examples.

Which of the following training methods is particularly effective for training managers to make better,more effective decisions?

When trainees share their goals for improved performance with other trainees during a training session,it is more likely that they will meet their stated goal.

What are the different ways of making content meaningful so as to increase retention?

Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in a new-hire orientation program?

One of the barriers to conducting training evaluation is leadership's lack of interest.

Because the skills associated with being an effective team are so straightforward,it is most effective to conduct the training using lectures and e-learning.

What type of evaluation measures should HR professionals collect if they want to assess the extent to which trainees' understand the materials/concepts presented in training?

Effectively identifying learning objectives is not necessary to determine the best method to present the training.

A co-worker has suggested that you should randomly assign employees to either the training or to a control group to increase the effectiveness of your evaluation of a training program.You should follow his suggestion.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding well-written learning objectives?

Strategic Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment

The Role of Globalization in HR Policy and Practice

The Legal Environment of Hrm: Equal Employment Opportunity

Work Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Personnel Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Career Development

Compensation: Base Pay and Fringe Benefits

Rewarding Performance

Managing the Employment Relationship

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Health and Safety

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Exam 8: Training and Development

Development focuses on the immediate period to help fix any current deficits in employees' skills.

What aspects must be considered while choosing a training method?

A(n)__________ analysis helps identify what should be taught in training.

Simply requiring all employees to attend training can be a waste of time and money.In an effort to better identify individual training needs,one should conduct a(n):

After designing and conducting a training program,the Program Director decides to evaluate the course by asking trainees to complete a reaction form.This is an example of which of the following?

Podcasts are an effective method of training because:

What can be done to maximize transfer of training back to one's job?

A blended training approach could include an integration of classroom and e-learning training approaches.

A consultant has been contracted by an organization to develop a training program.What is the first step the consultant should take?

List the two categories into which training methods are divided.Define each method with examples.

Which of the following training methods is particularly effective for training managers to make better,more effective decisions?

When trainees share their goals for improved performance with other trainees during a training session,it is more likely that they will meet their stated goal.

What are the different ways of making content meaningful so as to increase retention?

Which of the following is MOST likely to be included in a new-hire orientation program?

One of the barriers to conducting training evaluation is leadership's lack of interest.

Because the skills associated with being an effective team are so straightforward,it is most effective to conduct the training using lectures and e-learning.

What type of evaluation measures should HR professionals collect if they want to assess the extent to which trainees' understand the materials/concepts presented in training?

Effectively identifying learning objectives is not necessary to determine the best method to present the training.

A co-worker has suggested that you should randomly assign employees to either the training or to a control group to increase the effectiveness of your evaluation of a training program.You should follow his suggestion.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding well-written learning objectives?

Strategic Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment

The Role of Globalization in HR Policy and Practice

The Legal Environment of Hrm: Equal Employment Opportunity

Work Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Personnel Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Career Development

Compensation: Base Pay and Fringe Benefits

Rewarding Performance

Managing the Employment Relationship

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Health and Safety

Filters