Exam 5: Off The Job Training Methods

Significant research exists supporting the effectiveness of behaviour modelling training. Which of the following variables is NOT linked to strong on-the-job transfer when a trainer uses behaviour modelling methods?

Given the content presented in the textbook on off-the-job training methods, which of the following statements is correct?

Games should be used only when the trainer is most concerned about entertaining trainees.

Which training method should have operating models of both physical and psychological fidelity associated with it?

Several studies have found that using cases improves communication skills and problem solving, and enables students to better understand management situations.

What percentage of Canadian workers consider in-house, instructor-led workshops as the most valued type of training?

The textbook seems to support the idea that transfer of behaviour to the worksite is straightforward if behaviour modelling training is used as the primary training method.

The textbook suggests a five-step process when implementing behaviour modelling training. Which of the following steps is considered the most difficult to execute?

A flipped classroom is when the trainer and trainees reverse roles and the trainees become the instructors.

Both psychological and physical fidelity deal with creating training environments that are only partially similar to real situations. At a basic level, it deals with having trainees experiment in scenarios that are NOT likely to occur in real life. This allows trainees to generalize behaviours.

Case incident and case study methods share many similarities including length of material provided, scope of issues covered, and preparation requirements.

An example of physical fidelity is providing mechanics with the same tools in training as the tools they will be using on the job.

In which training method do trainees discuss, analyze, and solve problems based on a real-life situation?

You have been asked to use games as a training method during a corporate retreat event. What is one potential drawback associated with this training method that you should be looking out for?

Instructor-led classroom training continues to be the most popular method of providing training in both Canada and the United States.

Harvey, a corporate trainer, decides to use the discussion method during a training session. What is one key item that Harvey should be careful to ensure in order to facilitate learning outcomes using the discussion method?

Which of the following are drawback(s) of training that relies solely on the lecture method?

If a new trainer was told to include instructional Media as part of a training program, what would you tell her about instructional Media and what to use it for?

What is one key difference between role play and behaviour modelling training?

Which concept ensures trainees are trained with tools that resemble as closely as possible the tools used on the actual job?