Question 1

Training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of the organization to two types of fit are needed: External and upward alignment

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Human Relations movement began in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Late 1930's 
B) Late 1890's 
C) Late 1940's 
D) 1950's at Harvard 
A) Late 1930's 
B) Late 1890's 
C) Late 1940's 
D) 1950's at Harvard

Question 4

As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the opportunities to learn necessary skills to meet current and future job demands. 
B) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet past job demands. 
C) A fancy name for being a Personnel Manager 
D) Just another form of apprenticeship training 
A) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the opportunities to learn necessary skills to meet current and future job demands. 
B) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet past job demands. 
C) A fancy name for being a Personnel Manager 
D) Just another form of apprenticeship training

Question 6

What is true about a Learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A) HRD people do not like the concept 
B) Over 90% of HRD executives think it is important for organizations to become a learning organizations 
C) It is now required by federal law. 
D) It is something an organization can achieve by passing a certification exam 
A) HRD people do not like the concept 
B) Over 90% of HRD executives think it is important for organizations to become a learning organizations 
C) It is now required by federal law. 
D) It is something an organization can achieve by passing a certification exam

Question 7

According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 
B) 25-40 
C) 3-5 
D) about 10 percent 
A) 75 
B) 25-40 
C) 3-5 
D) about 10 percent

Question 8

Which of the following is a secondary function of HRM?

Accepted Answer

A) Compensation and benefits 
B) Labor relations 
C) Health and safety 
D) Performance Management and performance appraisal systems 
A) Compensation and benefits 
B) Labor relations 
C) Health and safety 
D) Performance Management and performance appraisal systems

Question 9

In Chester Barnard's book The functions of the executive he emphasized the integration of

Accepted Answer

A) Machines and efficiency 
B) Traditional management & behavioral science 
C) Efficiency and employee training 
D) Training & development 
A) Machines and efficiency 
B) Traditional management & behavioral science 
C) Efficiency and employee training 
D) Training & development

Question 10

The core of all HRD efforts is

Accepted Answer

A) Profit 
B) Learning 
C) New skills 
D) Reducing costs 
A) Profit 
B) Learning 
C) New skills 
D) Reducing costs

Question 11

According to the 'new learning & performance wheel' what is true about Business Strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) It should be at the hub or center of HRD efforts 
B) It should not be a part of the wheel 
C) It is included in the 'upper right spokes' 
D) It is included in the 'lower left spokes' 
A) It should be at the hub or center of HRD efforts 
B) It should not be a part of the wheel 
C) It is included in the 'upper right spokes' 
D) It is included in the 'lower left spokes'

Question 12

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded to:

Accepted Answer

A) Train university graduates in a skill 
B) Train the sons of wealthy people 
C) Train new managers in machine operation 
D) Provide occupational training to young people who were unemployed or had criminal records 
A) Train university graduates in a skill 
B) Train the sons of wealthy people 
C) Train new managers in machine operation 
D) Provide occupational training to young people who were unemployed or had criminal records

Question 13

Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan's original HR wheel?

Accepted Answer

A) Training and development 
B) Organizational development 
C) Career Development 
D) On the job training 
A) Training and development 
B) Organizational development 
C) Career Development 
D) On the job training

Question 14

Which of the following is not a typical T & D function?

Accepted Answer

A) Employee discipline 
B) Employee orientation 
C) Technical training 
D) Coaching 
A) Employee discipline 
B) Employee orientation 
C) Technical training 
D) Coaching

Question 15

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

Accepted Answer

A) Higher taxes for the factory owners 
B) Abuse of unskilled workers and children 
C) The creation of labor unions 
D) Lack of strong government regulation 
A) Higher taxes for the factory owners 
B) Abuse of unskilled workers and children 
C) The creation of labor unions 
D) Lack of strong government regulation

Question 16

Line authority is given to units that advise and consult line units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

McLagan identified the four primary HRD functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) 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. 
B) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet past job demands. 
C) A fancy name for being a Personnel Manager 
D) Just another form of apprenticeship training 
A) 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. 
B) A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet past job demands. 
C) A fancy name for being a Personnel Manager 
D) Just another form of apprenticeship training

Question 19

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded in:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Offering University courses 
B) Offering more academic courses to members 
C) Allowing academics to be certified 
D) A research journal - the HRD Quarterly 
A) Offering University courses 
B) Offering more academic courses to members 
C) Allowing academics to be certified 
D) A research journal - the HRD Quarterly

Training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.

In order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of the organization to two types of fit are needed: External and upward alignment

The Human Relations movement began in the:

As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

What is true about a Learning organization?

According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills?

Which of the following is a secondary function of HRM?

In Chester Barnard's book The functions of the executive he emphasized the integration of

The core of all HRD efforts is

According to the 'new learning & performance wheel' what is true about Business Strategy?

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded to:

Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan's original HR wheel?

Which of the following is not a typical T & D function?

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

Line authority is given to units that advise and consult line units.

McLagan identified the four primary HRD functions.

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded in:

The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes:

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

Training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.

In order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of the organization to two types of fit are needed: External and upward alignment

The Human Relations movement began in the:

As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

What is true about a Learning organization?

According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills?

Which of the following is a secondary function of HRM?

In Chester Barnard's book The functions of the executive he emphasized the integration of

The core of all HRD efforts is

According to the 'new learning & performance wheel' what is true about Business Strategy?

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded to:

Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan's original HR wheel?

Which of the following is not a typical T & D function?

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

Line authority is given to units that advise and consult line units.

McLagan identified the four primary HRD functions.

HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as:

The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded in:

The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes:

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