Question 1

Case studies ordinarily bring about all of the following trainee requirements EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) propose solutions. 
B) choose among alternatives. 
C) think through problems. 
D) field test a chosen decision. 
A) propose solutions. 
B) choose among alternatives. 
C) think through problems. 
D) field test a chosen decision.

Question 2

In which of the following methods of management development is the learner initially given only the general outline of a situation,and then the instructor provides additional information as the learner requests it?

Accepted Answer

A) Role playing 
B) In-basket technique 
C) Incident method 
D) Special project 
A) Role playing 
B) In-basket technique 
C) Incident method 
D) Special project

Question 3

Which of the following exercises is NOT used in an assessment center?

Accepted Answer

A) Understudy assignments 
B) Business simulations 
C) In-basket exercises 
D) Paper-and-pencil tests 
A) Understudy assignments 
B) Business simulations 
C) In-basket exercises 
D) Paper-and-pencil tests

Question 4

Coaching is a management development program in which an individual,designated as the heir to a job,learns the job from the present jobholder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At Veritas Systems,trainee fresh out of college go from one job to another within the organization,generally remaining in each job from six months to a year.This is an example of the method of management development termed ____.

Accepted Answer

A) special project 
B) in-basket technique 
C) role playing 
D) job rotation 
A) special project 
B) in-basket technique 
C) role playing 
D) job rotation

Question 6

The evaluation phase of OD in effect repeats the diagnostic phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizational development efforts include which of the following phases?

Accepted Answer

A) Training,education,orientation,and performance reviews. 
B) Diagnosis,strategy planning,education,and evaluation. 
C) Diagnosis,orientation,selection,and evaluation. 
D) Strategy planning,selection,orientation,and evaluation. 
A) Training,education,orientation,and performance reviews. 
B) Diagnosis,strategy planning,education,and evaluation. 
C) Diagnosis,orientation,selection,and evaluation. 
D) Strategy planning,selection,orientation,and evaluation.

Question 8

Experiential-learning programs use many kinds of challenging outdoor activities to help participants achieve their objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following methods of management development emphasizes the responsibility of all managers for developing employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Understudy assignment 
B) Coaching 
C) In-basket technique 
D) Incident method 
A) Understudy assignment 
B) Coaching 
C) In-basket technique 
D) Incident method

Question 10

What is an understudy assignment? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Understudy assignments are used to devel

Question 11

Which of the following is an on-the-job management development method?

Accepted Answer

A) Role playing 
B) Business simulations 
C) Coaching 
D) In-basket technique 
A) Role playing 
B) Business simulations 
C) Coaching 
D) In-basket technique

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the methods used to determine management development needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Task analysis 
B) Case study 
C) Focus group 
D) Skills evaluation 
A) Task analysis 
B) Case study 
C) Focus group 
D) Skills evaluation

Question 13

Assessment centers may predict the success of an employee being considered for a particular job position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain organizational development.

Accepted Answer

Organizational development (OD)seeks to

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about a task analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) It is characterized by a low involvement 
B) The tasks can be identified precisely 
C) It is subjective 
D) The relative importance of tasks can be assessed easily 
A) It is characterized by a low involvement 
B) The tasks can be identified precisely 
C) It is subjective 
D) The relative importance of tasks can be assessed easily

Question 16

Describe a management succession plan.

Accepted Answer

A management succession plan is sometime

Question 17

A weakness of lectures is that students are often passive learners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Training involving the handling of a specific manager's mail and calls and reacting accordingly is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) role playing. 
B) business simulation. 
C) in-basket technique. 
D) incident method. 
A) role playing. 
B) business simulation. 
C) in-basket technique. 
D) incident method.

Question 19

Role playing is an on-the-job method of management development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the four phases of organizational development.

Accepted Answer

The four phases of organizational develo

Case studies ordinarily bring about all of the following trainee requirements EXCEPT:

In which of the following methods of management development is the learner initially given only the general outline of a situation,and then the instructor provides additional information as the learner requests it?

Which of the following exercises is NOT used in an assessment center?

Coaching is a management development program in which an individual,designated as the heir to a job,learns the job from the present jobholder.

At Veritas Systems,trainee fresh out of college go from one job to another within the organization,generally remaining in each job from six months to a year.This is an example of the method of management development termed ____.

The evaluation phase of OD in effect repeats the diagnostic phase.

Organizational development efforts include which of the following phases?

Experiential-learning programs use many kinds of challenging outdoor activities to help participants achieve their objectives.

Which of the following methods of management development emphasizes the responsibility of all managers for developing employees?

What is an understudy assignment? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Which of the following is an on-the-job management development method?

Which of the following is one of the methods used to determine management development needs?

Assessment centers may predict the success of an employee being considered for a particular job position.

Explain organizational development.

Which of the following statements is true about a task analysis?

Describe a management succession plan.

A weakness of lectures is that students are often passive learners.

Training involving the handling of a specific manager's mail and calls and reacting accordingly is termed:

Role playing is an on-the-job method of management development.

Describe the four phases of organizational development.

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

Case studies ordinarily bring about all of the following trainee requirements EXCEPT:

In which of the following methods of management development is the learner initially given only the general outline of a situation,and then the instructor provides additional information as the learner requests it?

Which of the following exercises is NOT used in an assessment center?

Coaching is a management development program in which an individual,designated as the heir to a job,learns the job from the present jobholder.

At Veritas Systems,trainee fresh out of college go from one job to another within the organization,generally remaining in each job from six months to a year.This is an example of the method of management development termed ____.

The evaluation phase of OD in effect repeats the diagnostic phase.

Organizational development efforts include which of the following phases?

Experiential-learning programs use many kinds of challenging outdoor activities to help participants achieve their objectives.

Which of the following methods of management development emphasizes the responsibility of all managers for developing employees?

What is an understudy assignment? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Which of the following is an on-the-job management development method?

Which of the following is one of the methods used to determine management development needs?

Assessment centers may predict the success of an employee being considered for a particular job position.

Explain organizational development.

Which of the following statements is true about a task analysis?

Describe a management succession plan.

A weakness of lectures is that students are often passive learners.

Training involving the handling of a specific manager's mail and calls and reacting accordingly is termed:

Role playing is an on-the-job method of management development.

Describe the four phases of organizational development.

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