Question 1

Competence studies are relatively expensive and take time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A management inventory includes a brief assessment of past performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One of the disadvantages of the case study technique is that it often lacks emotional involvement on the part of the student and thus is unrealistic in terms of what the trainee would actually do in the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

One advantage of job rotation is that the training is practical and allows the trainee to become familiar with the entire operation of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a common outdoor activity called "The Wall," a team has to get over a 12- to 14-foot structure by working together.The wall is viewed as a symbol for any business challenge.This is an example of which training method?

Accepted Answer

A) Business simulation 
B) Adventure learning 
C) Role playing 
D) Incident method 
A) Business simulation 
B) Adventure learning 
C) Role playing 
D) Incident method

Question 6

The in-basket technique is a management development method which involves presenting real and/or hypothetical situations for the trainees to analyze.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The management development method of _____ generally provides a setting of a company and its environment and requires teams of players to make decisions involving their company operations in competition with other teams.

Accepted Answer

A) business simulation 
B) special project 
C) understudy assignment 
D) in-basket technique 
A) business simulation 
B) special project 
C) understudy assignment 
D) in-basket technique

Question 8

_____ is concerned with developing the experience,attitudes,and skills necessary to become or remain an effective manager.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral training 
B) Personality development 
C) Organizational training 
D) Management development 
A) Behavioral training 
B) Personality development 
C) Organizational training 
D) Management development

Question 9

Describe Web-based training.

Accepted Answer

Many companies are turning to Web-based

Question 10

Management inventories are generally public information available to all employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A management inventory can be used to develop a management succession plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A needs assessment helps determine those activities that can link management development with:

Accepted Answer

A) sustained profitability. 
B) lowered turnover. 
C) short-term financial needs. 
D) stated objectives. 
A) sustained profitability. 
B) lowered turnover. 
C) short-term financial needs. 
D) stated objectives.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about a training needs survey?

Accepted Answer

A) It is expensive 
B) It is precise and specific 
C) It is easy to validate 
D) It has low visibility 
A) It is expensive 
B) It is precise and specific 
C) It is easy to validate 
D) It has low visibility

Question 14

Management development should be designed,conducted,and evaluated on the basis of which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Government rules and regulation 
B) The needs of the individual managers 
C) Environmental changes 
D) Changes in the composition of the workforce 
A) Government rules and regulation 
B) The needs of the individual managers 
C) Environmental changes 
D) Changes in the composition of the workforce

Question 15

Explain the in-basket technique of managerial development.

Accepted Answer

The in-basket technique simulates a real

Question 16

What are the various advantages and disadvantages of the lecture method of instruction?

Accepted Answer

Strengths of the lecture method of instr

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about an in-basket technique?

Accepted Answer

A) It uses challenging outdoor activities to help participants achieve their objectives. 
B) This technique is used in assessment centers. 
C) It is a form of web-based training. 
D) It involves classroom training. 
A) It uses challenging outdoor activities to help participants achieve their objectives. 
B) This technique is used in assessment centers. 
C) It is a form of web-based training. 
D) It involves classroom training.

Question 18

A task analysis is subjective and is based on the opinion of an expert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about a competency study?

Accepted Answer

A) It is characterized by a low involvement 
B) It is relatively slow 
C) It is inexpensive 
D) The relative importance of competencies can be assessed easily 
A) It is characterized by a low involvement 
B) It is relatively slow 
C) It is inexpensive 
D) The relative importance of competencies can be assessed easily

Question 20

A strength of the lecture method is that:

Accepted Answer

A) lecturers can reach many learners at one time. 
B) learners often allow for feedback from the audience. 
C) learners control the sequence and content of the lecture. 
D) it takes into account individual differences in ability and experience. 
A) lecturers can reach many learners at one time. 
B) learners often allow for feedback from the audience. 
C) learners control the sequence and content of the lecture. 
D) it takes into account individual differences in ability and experience.

Competence studies are relatively expensive and take time.

A management inventory includes a brief assessment of past performance.

One of the disadvantages of the case study technique is that it often lacks emotional involvement on the part of the student and thus is unrealistic in terms of what the trainee would actually do in the situation.

One advantage of job rotation is that the training is practical and allows the trainee to become familiar with the entire operation of the company.

In a common outdoor activity called "The Wall," a team has to get over a 12- to 14-foot structure by working together.The wall is viewed as a symbol for any business challenge.This is an example of which training method?

The in-basket technique is a management development method which involves presenting real and/or hypothetical situations for the trainees to analyze.

The management development method of _____ generally provides a setting of a company and its environment and requires teams of players to make decisions involving their company operations in competition with other teams.

_____ is concerned with developing the experience,attitudes,and skills necessary to become or remain an effective manager.

Describe Web-based training.

Management inventories are generally public information available to all employees.

A management inventory can be used to develop a management succession plan.

A needs assessment helps determine those activities that can link management development with:

Which of the following statements is true about a training needs survey?

Management development should be designed,conducted,and evaluated on the basis of which of the following factors?

Explain the in-basket technique of managerial development.

What are the various advantages and disadvantages of the lecture method of instruction?

Which of the following statements is true about an in-basket technique?

A task analysis is subjective and is based on the opinion of an expert.

Which of the following statements is true about a competency study?

A strength of the lecture method is that:

Human Resource Management: A Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Job Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 9: Management and Organizational Development

Competence studies are relatively expensive and take time.

A management inventory includes a brief assessment of past performance.

One of the disadvantages of the case study technique is that it often lacks emotional involvement on the part of the student and thus is unrealistic in terms of what the trainee would actually do in the situation.

One advantage of job rotation is that the training is practical and allows the trainee to become familiar with the entire operation of the company.

In a common outdoor activity called "The Wall," a team has to get over a 12- to 14-foot structure by working together.The wall is viewed as a symbol for any business challenge.This is an example of which training method?

The in-basket technique is a management development method which involves presenting real and/or hypothetical situations for the trainees to analyze.

The management development method of _____ generally provides a setting of a company and its environment and requires teams of players to make decisions involving their company operations in competition with other teams.

_____ is concerned with developing the experience,attitudes,and skills necessary to become or remain an effective manager.

Describe Web-based training.

Management inventories are generally public information available to all employees.

A management inventory can be used to develop a management succession plan.

A needs assessment helps determine those activities that can link management development with:

Which of the following statements is true about a training needs survey?

Management development should be designed,conducted,and evaluated on the basis of which of the following factors?

Explain the in-basket technique of managerial development.

What are the various advantages and disadvantages of the lecture method of instruction?

Which of the following statements is true about an in-basket technique?

A task analysis is subjective and is based on the opinion of an expert.

Which of the following statements is true about a competency study?

A strength of the lecture method is that:

Human Resource Management: A Strategic Function

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Legal Environment

Implementing Equal Employment Opportunity

Job Analysis and Job Design

Human Resource Planning

Recruiting Employees

Selecting Employees

Orientation and Employee Training

Career Development

Performance Management Systems

The Organizational Reward System

Base Wage and Salary Systems

Incentive Pay Systems

Employee Benefits

Employee Safety and Health

Employee Relations

The Legal Environment and Structure of Labor Unions

Union Organizing Campaigns and Collective Bargaining

Filters