Question 1

The many changes in the economy and the workplace have made the concept of career paths obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Experienced managers may work with individuals to help them in the earlier stages of their careers. What is this relationship called?

Accepted Answer

A) management coaching 
B) human relations training 
C) mentoring 
D) modelling 
A) management coaching 
B) human relations training 
C) mentoring 
D) modelling

Question 3

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding classroom instruction?

Accepted Answer

A) The technique is ineffective regardless of the instructor's capabilities. 
B) Classrooms promote opportunities to ask questions and seek clarification. 
C) The lecture system encourages passive listening. 
D) Its effectiveness is independent of the size of the group. 
A) The technique is ineffective regardless of the instructor's capabilities. 
B) Classrooms promote opportunities to ask questions and seek clarification. 
C) The lecture system encourages passive listening. 
D) Its effectiveness is independent of the size of the group.

Question 4

Which of the following statements describes one way in which development differs from training?

Accepted Answer

A) Training focuses on the long-run performance of an employee. 
B) Development focuses on technical expertise in high-tech organizations. 
C) Training is for hourly employees. Development is for salaried employees. 
D) Development may not be applicable to the individual's current job. 
A) Training focuses on the long-run performance of an employee. 
B) Development focuses on technical expertise in high-tech organizations. 
C) Training is for hourly employees. Development is for salaried employees. 
D) Development may not be applicable to the individual's current job.

Question 5

The learning organization is an organization in which information is shared, the leaders value learning, and the culture supports employees who want to develop new skills. Somewhat theoretical and idealistic, it is the ultimate model for organizational development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Succession planning should be finished before an organization completes its strategic HR plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most crucial part of leadership is the ability to define a job and get it done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the most common reason first-time, newly promoted managers fail?

Accepted Answer

A) poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
B) inability to balance work and family demands 
C) deficiency of technical skills 
D) lack of internal political savvy 
A) poor teamwork with subordinates and peers 
B) inability to balance work and family demands 
C) deficiency of technical skills 
D) lack of internal political savvy

Question 9

A disadvantage of coaching as an employee development approach is its long start-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Global firms have learned that they need to use management personnel from headquarters to staff their foreign operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios describes a career plateau?

Accepted Answer

A) An employee becomes burned out and unmotivated. 
B) An employee lacks prospects for advancement within the organization. 
C) A working mother decides to use job sequencing. 
D) An employee's skills have become obsolete. 
A) An employee becomes burned out and unmotivated. 
B) An employee lacks prospects for advancement within the organization. 
C) A working mother decides to use job sequencing. 
D) An employee's skills have become obsolete.

Question 12

In the context of management development, one manager may coach another manager for a certain time as they perform their jobs. What is that relationship called?

Accepted Answer

A) human relations training 
B) virtual mentoring 
C) management bonding 
D) executive coaching 
A) human relations training 
B) virtual mentoring 
C) management bonding 
D) executive coaching

Question 13

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, regardless of hierarchical level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The many changes in the economy and the workplace have made the concept of career paths obsolete.

Experienced managers may work with individuals to help them in the earlier stages of their careers. What is this relationship called?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding classroom instruction?

Which of the following statements describes one way in which development differs from training?

The learning organization is an organization in which information is shared, the leaders value learning, and the culture supports employees who want to develop new skills. Somewhat theoretical and idealistic, it is the ultimate model for organizational development.

Succession planning should be finished before an organization completes its strategic HR plans.

The most crucial part of leadership is the ability to define a job and get it done.

Which of the following is the most common reason first-time, newly promoted managers fail?

A disadvantage of coaching as an employee development approach is its long start-up.

Global firms have learned that they need to use management personnel from headquarters to staff their foreign operations.

Which of the following scenarios describes a career plateau?

In the context of management development, one manager may coach another manager for a certain time as they perform their jobs. What is that relationship called?

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, regardless of hierarchical level.

Changing Nature of Human Resources Management

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Legal Environment of Equal Employment and Diversity

Redefining Jobs and Job Analysis

Recruiting in Labour Markets

Selection of Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensation Strategies and Practices

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Health, Safety, and Security and Risk Management

Employee Rights and Discipline

Unionmanagement Relations

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Exam 8: Talent Management and Development

The many changes in the economy and the workplace have made the concept of career paths obsolete.

Experienced managers may work with individuals to help them in the earlier stages of their careers. What is this relationship called?

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding classroom instruction?

Which of the following statements describes one way in which development differs from training?

The learning organization is an organization in which information is shared, the leaders value learning, and the culture supports employees who want to develop new skills. Somewhat theoretical and idealistic, it is the ultimate model for organizational development.

Succession planning should be finished before an organization completes its strategic HR plans.

The most crucial part of leadership is the ability to define a job and get it done.

Which of the following is the most common reason first-time, newly promoted managers fail?

A disadvantage of coaching as an employee development approach is its long start-up.

Global firms have learned that they need to use management personnel from headquarters to staff their foreign operations.

Which of the following scenarios describes a career plateau?

In the context of management development, one manager may coach another manager for a certain time as they perform their jobs. What is that relationship called?

Succession planning should be done for all key jobs in the organization, regardless of hierarchical level.

Changing Nature of Human Resources Management

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Legal Environment of Equal Employment and Diversity

Redefining Jobs and Job Analysis

Recruiting in Labour Markets

Selection of Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Performance Management and Appraisal

Compensation Strategies and Practices

Variable Pay and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Health, Safety, and Security and Risk Management

Employee Rights and Discipline

Unionmanagement Relations

Filters