Question 1

On the job training is often one of the most poorly implemented training methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The goal of training is to contribute to the organization's overall goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The performance-centered objective is not widely used because it lends itself to a biased evaluation of results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The term "orientation" is often used to describe almost any effort initiated by an organization to foster learning among its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The four phases of a systems approach to training are:

Accepted Answer

A)  needs assessment,program design,program implementation,and evaluation. 
B)  organization analysis,task analysis,person analysis,and performance analysis. 
C)  needs assessment,person assessment,program implementation,and evaluation. 
D)  organization assessment,KSA assessment,person assessment,and evaluation. 
A)  needs assessment,program design,program implementation,and evaluation. 
B)  organization analysis,task analysis,person analysis,and performance analysis. 
C)  needs assessment,person assessment,program implementation,and evaluation. 
D)  organization assessment,KSA assessment,person assessment,and evaluation.

Question 6

This method of instruction allows employees to search through a virtual sea of information in order to customize their own learning in their own time and space.

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule instruction. 
B)  computer-assisted instruction. 
C)  videodisc instruction. 
D)  e-learning 
A)  vestibule instruction. 
B)  computer-assisted instruction. 
C)  videodisc instruction. 
D)  e-learning

Question 7

Training given for one ten hour period instead of five two hour periods is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  part learning. 
B)  distributed learning. 
C)  mass learning. 
D)  active learning. 
A)  part learning. 
B)  distributed learning. 
C)  mass learning. 
D)  active learning.

Question 8

Effective trainers are often enthusiastic,humorous,have interest in the training itself,and demonstrate knowledge of the subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Generally,to start with,an apprentice is paid ____ percent of a skilled journey worker's wage.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 10

Off-the-shelf diversity programs are suitable for most organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Apprenticeship programs originated in:

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Europe 
C)  Japan 
D)  India 
A)  United States 
B)  Europe 
C)  Japan 
D)  India

Question 12

Many organizations never make the connection between their ____ and their training programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  technology 
B)  competition 
C)  strategic objectives 
D)  functional requirements 
A)  technology 
B)  competition 
C)  strategic objectives 
D)  functional requirements

Question 13

When an employee is groomed to take over the supervisor's job by gaining experience in handling important functions of the job,this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  grooming. 
B)  coaching. 
C)  understudy assignment. 
D)  role modeling. 
A)  grooming. 
B)  coaching. 
C)  understudy assignment. 
D)  role modeling.

Question 14

The most common method used for training nonmanagerial employees is:

Accepted Answer

A)  vestibule training 
B)  computer-based instruction 
C)  on-the-job training 
D)  apprenticeships 
A)  vestibule training 
B)  computer-based instruction 
C)  on-the-job training 
D)  apprenticeships

Question 15

The desired outcomes of training programs are formally stated as:

Accepted Answer

A)  training goals. 
B)  learning objectives. 
C)  instructional objectives. 
D)  learning goals. 
A)  training goals. 
B)  learning objectives. 
C)  instructional objectives. 
D)  learning goals.

Question 16

Person analysis involves determining what the content of the training program should be,based on a study of the tasks or duties involved in the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Trainee readiness refers to whether or not the experience of trainees has made them receptive to the training they will receive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One of the common drawbacks of on-the-job training (OJT)is the poor training skills of managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Approximately _____ of apprenticeships are in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten percent 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  95 percent 
A)  ten percent 
B)  one-third 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  95 percent

Question 20

A manager who provides a continuing flow of instructions,comments,and suggestions to the subordinate is engaging in what type of on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

A)  case study 
B)  coaching 
C)  individual development 
D)  role modeling 
A)  case study 
B)  coaching 
C)  individual development 
D)  role modeling

On the job training is often one of the most poorly implemented training methods.

The goal of training is to contribute to the organization's overall goals.

The performance-centered objective is not widely used because it lends itself to a biased evaluation of results.

The term "orientation" is often used to describe almost any effort initiated by an organization to foster learning among its members.

The four phases of a systems approach to training are:

This method of instruction allows employees to search through a virtual sea of information in order to customize their own learning in their own time and space.

Training given for one ten hour period instead of five two hour periods is an example of:

Effective trainers are often enthusiastic,humorous,have interest in the training itself,and demonstrate knowledge of the subject.

Generally,to start with,an apprentice is paid ____ percent of a skilled journey worker's wage.

Off-the-shelf diversity programs are suitable for most organizations.

Apprenticeship programs originated in:

Many organizations never make the connection between their ____ and their training programs.

When an employee is groomed to take over the supervisor's job by gaining experience in handling important functions of the job,this is known as:

The most common method used for training nonmanagerial employees is:

The desired outcomes of training programs are formally stated as:

Person analysis involves determining what the content of the training program should be,based on a study of the tasks or duties involved in the job.

Trainee readiness refers to whether or not the experience of trainees has made them receptive to the training they will receive.

One of the common drawbacks of on-the-job training (OJT)is the poor training skills of managers.

Approximately _____ of apprenticeships are in the construction and manufacturing industries.

A manager who provides a continuing flow of instructions,comments,and suggestions to the subordinate is engaging in what type of on-the-job training?

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Employee Benefits

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Exam 7: Training and Development

On the job training is often one of the most poorly implemented training methods.

The goal of training is to contribute to the organization's overall goals.

The performance-centered objective is not widely used because it lends itself to a biased evaluation of results.

The term "orientation" is often used to describe almost any effort initiated by an organization to foster learning among its members.

The four phases of a systems approach to training are:

This method of instruction allows employees to search through a virtual sea of information in order to customize their own learning in their own time and space.

Training given for one ten hour period instead of five two hour periods is an example of:

Effective trainers are often enthusiastic,humorous,have interest in the training itself,and demonstrate knowledge of the subject.

Generally,to start with,an apprentice is paid ____ percent of a skilled journey worker's wage.

Off-the-shelf diversity programs are suitable for most organizations.

Apprenticeship programs originated in:

Many organizations never make the connection between their ____ and their training programs.

When an employee is groomed to take over the supervisor's job by gaining experience in handling important functions of the job,this is known as:

The most common method used for training nonmanagerial employees is:

The desired outcomes of training programs are formally stated as:

Person analysis involves determining what the content of the training program should be,based on a study of the tasks or duties involved in the job.

Trainee readiness refers to whether or not the experience of trainees has made them receptive to the training they will receive.

One of the common drawbacks of on-the-job training (OJT)is the poor training skills of managers.

Approximately _____ of apprenticeships are in the construction and manufacturing industries.

A manager who provides a continuing flow of instructions,comments,and suggestions to the subordinate is engaging in what type of on-the-job training?

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Creating High Performance Work Systems

Filters