Question 1

Gaming Laboratories periodically assigns coaches to its employees. The firm most likely provides coaches to enhance ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term planning 
B)  team building skills 
C)  task performance 
D)  career growth 
A)  long-term planning 
B)  team building skills 
C)  task performance 
D)  career growth

Question 2

Since e-mentoring fails to yield positive outcomes, most firms choose to continue using the traditional mentoring techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Employees at Maxwell Enterprises are participating in a training and development program. Participants are required to respond to specific problems they may encounter in their jobs by acting out real-world situations. Which type of T&D method is the firm most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  coaching 
B)  job enlarging 
C)  role playing 
D)  job rotating 
A)  coaching 
B)  job enlarging 
C)  role playing 
D)  job rotating

Question 4

Which T&D delivery system utilizes devices or programs to replicate actual job demands?

Accepted Answer

A)  in-basket training centers 
B)  corporate universities 
C)  vestibule systems 
D)  simulators 
A)  in-basket training centers 
B)  corporate universities 
C)  vestibule systems 
D)  simulators

Question 5

What is the initial T&D effort for employees that strive to inform new employees about the company, the job, and the workgroup?

Accepted Answer

A)  role playing 
B)  case study 
C)  orientation 
D)  videoconferencing 
A)  role playing 
B)  case study 
C)  orientation 
D)  videoconferencing

Question 6

What is the best indicator that a training and development program was worth the investment?

Accepted Answer

A)  effective recruiting and onboarding 
B)  long-term behavioral change 
C)  attentive participants 
D)  perfect test scores 
A)  effective recruiting and onboarding 
B)  long-term behavioral change 
C)  attentive participants 
D)  perfect test scores

Question 7

Jason has worked for Allstate Insurance as an IT specialist since graduating from college two years ago. George is an upper level manager who has worked for Allstate for twenty years. Jason and George have been paired so that George can learn more about social networking and text messaging from Jason. Which of the following best describes this program?

Accepted Answer

A)  job sharing 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  reverse mentoring 
D)  succession planning 
A)  job sharing 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  reverse mentoring 
D)  succession planning

Question 8

Which current law is designed to meet the needs of business for skilled workers and to satisfy the training, education, and employment needs of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job Training Partnership Act 
B)  School to Work Opportunities Act 
C)  Workforce Investment Act 
D)  Work Life Opportunities Act 
A)  Job Training Partnership Act 
B)  School to Work Opportunities Act 
C)  Workforce Investment Act 
D)  Work Life Opportunities Act

Question 9

Shelley has been hired as a marketing specialist at a large, international firm. On Shelley's first day of work, she attends an orientation session. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed during Shelley's orientation program?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational structure 
B)  company policies and rules 
C)  compensation and reward system 
D)  daily and weekly task requirements 
A)  organizational structure 
B)  company policies and rules 
C)  compensation and reward system 
D)  daily and weekly task requirements

Question 10

Ramon is enrolled in a formal degree program that is delivered entirely through the Internet. Which term best describes Ramon's degree program?

Accepted Answer

A)  webinar 
B)  simulator 
C)  network career site 
D)  online higher education 
A)  webinar 
B)  simulator 
C)  network career site 
D)  online higher education

Gaming Laboratories periodically assigns coaches to its employees. The firm most likely provides coaches to enhance ________.

Since e-mentoring fails to yield positive outcomes, most firms choose to continue using the traditional mentoring techniques.

Employees at Maxwell Enterprises are participating in a training and development program. Participants are required to respond to specific problems they may encounter in their jobs by acting out real-world situations. Which type of T&D method is the firm most likely using?

Which T&D delivery system utilizes devices or programs to replicate actual job demands?

What is the initial T&D effort for employees that strive to inform new employees about the company, the job, and the workgroup?

What is the best indicator that a training and development program was worth the investment?

Which current law is designed to meet the needs of business for skilled workers and to satisfy the training, education, and employment needs of individuals?

Shelley has been hired as a marketing specialist at a large, international firm. On Shelley's first day of work, she attends an orientation session. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed during Shelley's orientation program?

Ramon is enrolled in a formal degree program that is delivered entirely through the Internet. Which term best describes Ramon's degree program?

Strategic Human Resource Management: an Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Workforce Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action

Job Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Human Resource Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Direct Financial Compensation

Indirect Financial Compensation Benefits and Nonfinancial Compensation

A Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

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Exam 7: Training and Development

Gaming Laboratories periodically assigns coaches to its employees. The firm most likely provides coaches to enhance ________.

Since e-mentoring fails to yield positive outcomes, most firms choose to continue using the traditional mentoring techniques.

Employees at Maxwell Enterprises are participating in a training and development program. Participants are required to respond to specific problems they may encounter in their jobs by acting out real-world situations. Which type of T&D method is the firm most likely using?

Which T&D delivery system utilizes devices or programs to replicate actual job demands?

What is the initial T&D effort for employees that strive to inform new employees about the company, the job, and the workgroup?

What is the best indicator that a training and development program was worth the investment?

Which current law is designed to meet the needs of business for skilled workers and to satisfy the training, education, and employment needs of individuals?

Shelley has been hired as a marketing specialist at a large, international firm. On Shelley's first day of work, she attends an orientation session. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed during Shelley's orientation program?

Ramon is enrolled in a formal degree program that is delivered entirely through the Internet. Which term best describes Ramon's degree program?

Strategic Human Resource Management: an Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Workforce Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Affirmative Action

Job Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Human Resource Planning

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Direct Financial Compensation

Indirect Financial Compensation Benefits and Nonfinancial Compensation

A Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Global Human Resource Management

Filters