Exam 15: The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

You have been tasked by your university to design and deliver a training program that will help new students better adapt to university life.Use Lowman's ethical guidelines in developing such a training initiative.

Lifelong learning is an approach to one's life philosophy that recognizes that learning takes place throughout a person's life and involves all aspects of one's life.

The Canadian Society for Training and Development produced a Member Code of Ethics.The salient themes include confidentiality,professional conduct,and compliance with all laws.

Define and describe lifelong learning and the impact it will have on how skills development will occur.What impact will lifelong learning have on communities,organizations,and individuals?

The evolution of training and development over the last 10 years would include a movement away from formal learning and group focused to social learning and individual focused.

What conclusion do the authors of the textbook make about the state of productivity and adult literacy levels in Canada?

Which of the following variables did NOT provide the catalyst for the introduction of Learning 2.0?

According to the textbook,a high number of human resource departments report high dissatisfaction levels with their external training and development suppliers.

An organization needs to increase the level of cultural sensitivity training.A review of internal expertise indicates a lack of knowledge within the organization.What is the most likely option available to this organization?

The American Society for Training and Development competency model has three tiers including foundation,design,and execution

Training and development play a critical role in helping organizations meet the challenges of an increasingly static and competitive environment.

The role of a trainer is from a knowledge-keeper to a knowledge-facilitator.

The usage of external providers of training and development services is referenced in the textbook as in-housing sourcing.

Which of the following is NOT a category included in the Canadian Society for Training and Development competencies framework?

Which of the following competencies are found in the foundation level of the ASTD Competency Model for Interpersonal Competencies?

Which of the following best describes the current pattern of corporate expenditures associated with external training service providers?

The textbook identifies a series of variables that are critical in extracting value from outsourcing training and development services.High on that list is having a high trust level between the organization and the service provider.

A particular company is experiencing significant enterprise-level transformation.Simply put,the marketplace is evolving and the enterprise needs to adapt.What focus level of the ASTD Competency Model would include the competency dealing with this challenge?

One ethical issue of particular concern is the refusal of employees from attending a training program,which can result in workplace discrimination and human rights complaints.

The modern training and development professional may need to "wear many hats." Which of the following is potentially NOT an additional role played by training professionals?