Question 1

In the 1980's ASTD's focus looked strongly at

Accepted Answer

A) The strategic role of HRD 
B) Performance Improvement programs 
C) High performing work systems 
D) All of the above 
A) The strategic role of HRD 
B) Performance Improvement programs 
C) High performing work systems 
D) All of the above D

Question 2

The core of all HRD efforts is reading

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Some people argue that training is often cut to save money is because executives do not see a link between it and the bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Professional in Human Resources 
B) Master Professional in Human Resources 
C) Senior Professional in Human Resources 
D) Global Professional in Human Resources 
A) Professional in Human Resources 
B) Master Professional in Human Resources 
C) Senior Professional in Human Resources 
D) Global Professional in Human Resources

Question 6

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique issues, themes and task is described as:

Accepted Answer

A) human resource intervention 
B) tactical career planning 
C) career development 
D) career planning 
A) human resource intervention 
B) tactical career planning 
C) career development 
D) career planning

Question 7

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

Accepted Answer

A) Organization design 
B) Organization development 
C) Human resource development 
D) Human resource planning. 
A) Organization design 
B) Organization development 
C) Human resource development 
D) Human resource planning.

Question 8

HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures. Which of the following would NOT be a "hard" measure?

Accepted Answer

A) immediate, post training, employee survey 
B) cost-benefit analysis 
C) reduced employee turnover 
D) increased customer satisfaction and retention 
A) immediate, post training, employee survey 
B) cost-benefit analysis 
C) reduced employee turnover 
D) increased customer satisfaction and retention

Question 9

A challenge currently facing the HRD field is:

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing workforce diversity 
B) Competing in a global economy 
C) Eliminating the skills gap 
D) All of the above are challenges HRD faces 
A) Increasing workforce diversity 
B) Competing in a global economy 
C) Eliminating the skills gap 
D) All of the above are challenges HRD faces

Question 10

HRD professionals have a strict code of ethical behavior issued by ASTD which they are required to follow at all times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When comparing Training to Development

Accepted Answer

A) Development has a longer term focus than training 
B) Training has a longer term focus than development 
C) Training involves only skills, development involves everything else 
D) Development focuses mostly on upper level managers 
A) Development has a longer term focus than training 
B) Training has a longer term focus than development 
C) Training involves only skills, development involves everything else 
D) Development focuses mostly on upper level managers

Question 12

Which of the following is not a primary function of HRM?

Accepted Answer

A) Compensation and benefits 
B) Staffing 
C) Health and safety 
D) Performance Management 
A) Compensation and benefits 
B) Staffing 
C) Health and safety 
D) Performance Management

Question 13

Mechanical and machinist training programs started by factories were called

Accepted Answer

A) Factory Schools 
B) Corporate Universities 
C) Yeoman Training 
D) Apprentice programs 
A) Factory Schools 
B) Corporate Universities 
C) Yeoman Training 
D) Apprentice programs

Question 14

Traditionally, HRD Departments have Staff Authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT viewed as a primary human resource management (HRM) function?

Accepted Answer

A) HR planning 
B) Designing performance management and performance appraisal systems 
C) Staffing 
D) Compensation and benefits 
A) HR planning 
B) Designing performance management and performance appraisal systems 
C) Staffing 
D) Compensation and benefits

Question 17

Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The four step instructional training method introduced in World War I used the following steps:

Accepted Answer

A) Show and tell 
B) Tell - do and check 
C) Show - tell - do and check 
D) Show - tell and do 
A) Show and tell 
B) Tell - do and check 
C) Show - tell - do and check 
D) Show - tell and do

Question 19

The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:

Accepted Answer

A) 1809 
B) 1917 
C) 1872 
D) 1907 
A) 1809 
B) 1917 
C) 1872 
D) 1907

Question 20

What is true about the skills gap?

Accepted Answer

A) Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. 
B) The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. 
C) The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. 
D) There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S. 
A) Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. 
B) The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. 
C) The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. 
D) There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S.

In the 1980's ASTD's focus looked strongly at

The core of all HRD efforts is reading

Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.

Some people argue that training is often cut to save money is because executives do not see a link between it and the bottom line.

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following except:

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique issues, themes and task is described as:

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures. Which of the following would NOT be a "hard" measure?

A challenge currently facing the HRD field is:

HRD professionals have a strict code of ethical behavior issued by ASTD which they are required to follow at all times.

When comparing Training to Development

Which of the following is not a primary function of HRM?

Mechanical and machinist training programs started by factories were called

Traditionally, HRD Departments have Staff Authority.

ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development

Which of the following is NOT viewed as a primary human resource management (HRM) function?

Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity.

The four step instructional training method introduced in World War I used the following steps:

The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:

What is true about the skills gap?

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Implementing HRD Programs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Evaluating HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Development

In the 1980's ASTD's focus looked strongly at

The core of all HRD efforts is reading

Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.

Some people argue that training is often cut to save money is because executives do not see a link between it and the bottom line.

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following except:

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique issues, themes and task is described as:

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures. Which of the following would NOT be a "hard" measure?

A challenge currently facing the HRD field is:

HRD professionals have a strict code of ethical behavior issued by ASTD which they are required to follow at all times.

When comparing Training to Development

Which of the following is not a primary function of HRM?

Mechanical and machinist training programs started by factories were called

Traditionally, HRD Departments have Staff Authority.

ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development

Which of the following is NOT viewed as a primary human resource management (HRM) function?

Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity.

The four step instructional training method introduced in World War I used the following steps:

The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:

What is true about the skills gap?

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Implementing HRD Programs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Evaluating HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

Filters