Exam 11: Training Evaluation

For both self-report and observational data,it is important that the measures focus on specific behaviours as opposed to general behaviours because specific behaviours are more likely to be valid and accurate.

Declarative learning refers to the acquisition of facts and information and is by far the most frequently assessed learning measure.

Formative evaluations provide data about the worthiness or effectiveness of a training program.

Which of the following is NOT a basic approach for measuring post-training behaviour

Compare and contrast the concepts of perceived support and anticipated support.

You are finding it extremely difficult to link organizational bottom-line improvements to a specific training program.What is an acceptable process that you may use to justify the training program given the lack of linkage between training and organizational outcomes

A question such as "Has the training program resulted in payoffs for the organization" is typically associated with summative evaluations according to Worthen and Sanders.

The COMA model and the Decision-Based Evaluation model are the most widely used training evaluation methods.

Those organizations that perform training evaluations tend to focus their metrics on evaluating training benefits associated with return on investment (ROI),with far fewer focusing on behaviour and reaction metrics.

For the variable of organizational results,which of the following questions is typical of one used in a training evaluation survey

Which two types of "reaction measures" have received the most attention in the literature

The main reason procedural learning measures are NOT often used is centred on the level of complexity required to properly assess procedural learning.

Affective reaction measures the level of perceived usefulness of a training program.

Your company has just spent $100 000 on a new training program for new employees.You have been asked to calculate the return on investment on this new training program.Which level of Kirkpatrick's general model would you use to inform your answer

Training evaluation is undertaken for a variety of reasons.Some of the most salient include identifying the costs and benefits of a particular training initiative and determining if expected training outcomes materialized.

Measures of self-efficacy tend to focus on a trainee's perceived level of support in transferring newly learned skills to the job.

Which of the following evaluation and data collection methods would offer the strongest conclusions on the effectiveness of a training program

When measuring trainees' "reactions" to a training program,trainers often use questionnaires,focus groups,and interviews.

The COMA evaluation model suggests measurement of variables that fall into four categories rather than relying only on declarative and reaction learning outcomes.Which of the following is NOT one of those four categories

Immediate post-training questionnaire measures remain very popular with trainers.Which of the following is NOT a reason for this popularity