Question 1

________ is a method in which trainees learn on actual or simulated equipment but are trained away from the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vestibule training 
B)  Apprenticeship training 
C)  Cubicle training 
D)  Job instruction training 
A)  Vestibule training 
B)  Apprenticeship training 
C)  Cubicle training 
D)  Job instruction training

Question 2

Lifelong learning programs focus primarily on helping employees acquire post-graduate degrees in highly technical fields of study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to surveys,which of the following is NOT considered a type of simulated learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual reality games 
B)  monthly job rotations 
C)  step-by-step animated guides 
D)  software with screenshots and interactive prompts 
A)  virtual reality games 
B)  monthly job rotations 
C)  step-by-step animated guides 
D)  software with screenshots and interactive prompts

Question 4

Strategic training needs analysis is most closely linked to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational culture 
B)  employee orientation 
C)  succession planning 
D)  employee compensation 
A)  organizational culture 
B)  employee orientation 
C)  succession planning 
D)  employee compensation

Question 5

In a brief essay,discuss how firms utilize advancements in technology to train their employees and to develop their managers.

Accepted Answer

In computer-based training (CBT),trainee

Question 6

Employee orientation programs range from brief,informal introductions to lengthy,formal courses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of computer-based training?

Accepted Answer

A)  participating in computerized simulations 
B)  conducting a computerized performance analysis 
C)  enrolling for a course through a learning portal 
D)  simultaneously communicating with global employees 
A)  participating in computerized simulations 
B)  conducting a computerized performance analysis 
C)  enrolling for a course through a learning portal 
D)  simultaneously communicating with global employees

Question 8

Which of the following should most likely be emphasized in an employee handbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees will not be fired without "just cause." 
B)  A tenure system is the basis of employment. 
C)  The employment relationship is "at-will." 
D)  Policies constitute employment contracts. 
A)  Employees will not be fired without "just cause." 
B)  A tenure system is the basis of employment. 
C)  The employment relationship is "at-will." 
D)  Policies constitute employment contracts.

Question 9

A performance analysis is primarily used to assess the training needs of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  new employees 
B)  prospective employees 
C)  current employees 
D)  former employees 
A)  new employees 
B)  prospective employees 
C)  current employees 
D)  former employees

Question 10

What is management development? What is organizational development? What methods are used for each?

Accepted Answer

Management development is any attempt to

Question 11

According to the text,what has been a key component of Walgreens new strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective hiring practices 
B)  reformulating training policies 
C)  job rotation opportunities 
D)  managerial development 
A)  selective hiring practices 
B)  reformulating training policies 
C)  job rotation opportunities 
D)  managerial development

Question 12

Lucas,an HR manager,has been assigned the task of creating a training and development program for his firm's employees.According to the ADDIE training process model,what is the first step that Lucas should take?

Accepted Answer

A)  assess the program's successes or failures 
B)  design the program content 
C)  conduct a needs analysis 
D)  train the targeted group of employees 
A)  assess the program's successes or failures 
B)  design the program content 
C)  conduct a needs analysis 
D)  train the targeted group of employees

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely NOT measured when evaluating a training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  overall organizational productivity 
B)  participants' reactions to the program 
C)  what trainees learned from the program 
D)  achievement of training objectives 
A)  overall organizational productivity 
B)  participants' reactions to the program 
C)  what trainees learned from the program 
D)  achievement of training objectives

Question 14

Which of the following would most likely occur during the implementation stage of a training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  presenting the program to a small test audience 
B)  designing the program content for different learners 
C)  conducting a needs analysis of newly hired workers 
D)  providing on-the-job training to the targeted group of employees 
A)  presenting the program to a small test audience 
B)  designing the program content for different learners 
C)  conducting a needs analysis of newly hired workers 
D)  providing on-the-job training to the targeted group of employees

Question 15

Which of the following training methods is experienced by almost all employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job training 
B)  apprenticeship training 
C)  informal learning 
D)  vestibule training 
A)  on-the-job training 
B)  apprenticeship training 
C)  informal learning 
D)  vestibule training

Question 16

________ provides new employees with the basic background information required to perform their jobs satisfactorily.

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee recruitment 
B)  Employee selection 
C)  Employee orientation 
D)  Employee development 
A)  Employee recruitment 
B)  Employee selection 
C)  Employee orientation 
D)  Employee development

Question 17

For training to be successful and effective,a trainee must have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience 
B)  motivation 
C)  management skills 
D)  technical expertise 
A)  experience 
B)  motivation 
C)  management skills 
D)  technical expertise

Question 18

Gathering data about the organization and its operations and attitudes,with an eye toward solving a particular problem,is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  action research 
B)  progressive research 
C)  proactive research 
D)  team building research 
A)  action research 
B)  progressive research 
C)  proactive research 
D)  team building research

Question 19

Outline the steps needed to bring about a change at work.

Accepted Answer

1.Establish a sense of urgency.
2.Mobili

Question 20

Orientation refers to the methods used to give new or present employees the skills they need to perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

________ is a method in which trainees learn on actual or simulated equipment but are trained away from the job.

Lifelong learning programs focus primarily on helping employees acquire post-graduate degrees in highly technical fields of study.

According to surveys,which of the following is NOT considered a type of simulated learning?

Strategic training needs analysis is most closely linked to ________.

In a brief essay,discuss how firms utilize advancements in technology to train their employees and to develop their managers.

Employee orientation programs range from brief,informal introductions to lengthy,formal courses.

Which of the following is an example of computer-based training?

Which of the following should most likely be emphasized in an employee handbook?

A performance analysis is primarily used to assess the training needs of ________.

What is management development? What is organizational development? What methods are used for each?

According to the text,what has been a key component of Walgreens new strategy?

Lucas,an HR manager,has been assigned the task of creating a training and development program for his firm's employees.According to the ADDIE training process model,what is the first step that Lucas should take?

Which of the following is most likely NOT measured when evaluating a training program?

Which of the following would most likely occur during the implementation stage of a training program?

Which of the following training methods is experienced by almost all employees?

________ provides new employees with the basic background information required to perform their jobs satisfactorily.

For training to be successful and effective,a trainee must have ________.

Gathering data about the organization and its operations and attitudes,with an eye toward solving a particular problem,is known as ________.

Outline the steps needed to bring about a change at work.

Orientation refers to the methods used to give new or present employees the skills they need to perform their jobs.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

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Exam 7: Training and Developing Employees

________ is a method in which trainees learn on actual or simulated equipment but are trained away from the job.

Lifelong learning programs focus primarily on helping employees acquire post-graduate degrees in highly technical fields of study.

According to surveys,which of the following is NOT considered a type of simulated learning?

Strategic training needs analysis is most closely linked to ________.

In a brief essay,discuss how firms utilize advancements in technology to train their employees and to develop their managers.

Employee orientation programs range from brief,informal introductions to lengthy,formal courses.

Which of the following is an example of computer-based training?

Which of the following should most likely be emphasized in an employee handbook?

A performance analysis is primarily used to assess the training needs of ________.

What is management development? What is organizational development? What methods are used for each?

According to the text,what has been a key component of Walgreens new strategy?

Lucas,an HR manager,has been assigned the task of creating a training and development program for his firm's employees.According to the ADDIE training process model,what is the first step that Lucas should take?

Which of the following is most likely NOT measured when evaluating a training program?

Which of the following would most likely occur during the implementation stage of a training program?

Which of the following training methods is experienced by almost all employees?

________ provides new employees with the basic background information required to perform their jobs satisfactorily.

For training to be successful and effective,a trainee must have ________.

Gathering data about the organization and its operations and attitudes,with an eye toward solving a particular problem,is known as ________.

Outline the steps needed to bring about a change at work.

Orientation refers to the methods used to give new or present employees the skills they need to perform their jobs.

Managing Human Resources Today

Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Human Resource Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and Talent Management

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Selecting Employees

Performance and Talent Management

Managing Careers

Developing Compensation Plans

Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

Maintaining Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Filters