Question 1

According to the ATD competency model, foundational competencies are used to a different extent in each role or specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

ATD stands for the Association for Training and Development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Treating employees differently based on their age, such as only inviting younger employees to attend training, can result in adverse legal consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ refer to teams that are separated by time, geographic distance, culture, or organizational boundaries and that rely almost exclusively on technology to interact and complete their projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality circles 
B)  Virtual teams 
C)  Six Sigma teams 
D)  Ad hoc teams 
A)  Quality circles 
B)  Virtual teams 
C)  Six Sigma teams 
D)  Ad hoc teams

Question 5

According to the ATD competency model, a business partner _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  determines how workplace learning can be best used to help meet the company's business strategy 
B)  plans and monitors the effective delivery of learning and performance solutions to support the business 
C)  designs, delivers, and evaluates learning and performance solutions 
D)  uses industry knowledge to create training that improves performance 
A)  determines how workplace learning can be best used to help meet the company's business strategy 
B)  plans and monitors the effective delivery of learning and performance solutions to support the business 
C)  designs, delivers, and evaluates learning and performance solutions 
D)  uses industry knowledge to create training that improves performance

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of human capital?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human capital is an organization's tangible asset. 
B)  Motivation to deliver high-quality products and services is a part of human capital. 
C)  It is easy to imitate or purchase an organization's human capital. 
D)  Human capital is standardized in companies. 
A)  Human capital is an organization's tangible asset. 
B)  Motivation to deliver high-quality products and services is a part of human capital. 
C)  It is easy to imitate or purchase an organization's human capital. 
D)  Human capital is standardized in companies.

Question 7

A type of organization that embraces a culture of lifelong learning, enabling all employees to continually acquire and share knowledge is known as a "talent organization."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of Millennials?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also known as Generation X or Baby Boomers. 
B)  They grew up during a time when the divorce rate doubled. 
C)  They are often considered to be workaholics and rigid in conforming to rules. 
D)  They are believed to have high levels of self-esteem, sometimes the point of narcissism. 
A)  They are also known as Generation X or Baby Boomers. 
B)  They grew up during a time when the divorce rate doubled. 
C)  They are often considered to be workaholics and rigid in conforming to rules. 
D)  They are believed to have high levels of self-esteem, sometimes the point of narcissism.

Question 9

_____ is a companywide effort to continuously improve the ways people, machines, and systems accomplish work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stakeholder management 
B)  Diversity management 
C)  Total quality management 
D)  Talent management 
A)  Stakeholder management 
B)  Diversity management 
C)  Total quality management 
D)  Talent management

Question 10

Discuss how new technology has improved training and development. In addition, describe some of limitations of using smartphones or notebooks for training.

Accepted Answer

Advances in sophisticated technology are

Question 11

Which of the following is true of tacit knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easily codified and transferred from person-to-person. 
B)  Formulas and definitions are examples of tacit knowledge. 
C)  It is best acquired through formal training and development. 
D)  It is best acquired through informal learning. 
A)  It is easily codified and transferred from person-to-person. 
B)  Formulas and definitions are examples of tacit knowledge. 
C)  It is best acquired through formal training and development. 
D)  It is best acquired through informal learning.

Question 12

Training differs from development in that training tends to be more future-focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Due to globalization, the supply for talented employees now exceeds the demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Companies cannot gain a competitive advantage solely through their training practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employee engagement refers to training employees in a wide range of skills so they can fill any role in a team context

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Informal learning cannot be used to develop explicit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The least amount of learning content in companies concerns the development of basic skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Talent management professionals typically focus on training as well as team building, conflict management, employment development, and change management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe why some have criticized the Instruction Design Systems (ISD) model.

Accepted Answer

Some have criticized the ISD model for a

Question 20

The ATD competency model _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is designed to help sales associates make more personal connections with shoppers 
B)  describes companywide effort to continuously improve the ways people and systems accomplish work 
C)  specifies what it takes for an individual to be successful in the training field 
D)  is a framework to analyze competition in an industry to formulate a training strategy 
A)  is designed to help sales associates make more personal connections with shoppers 
B)  describes companywide effort to continuously improve the ways people and systems accomplish work 
C)  specifies what it takes for an individual to be successful in the training field 
D)  is a framework to analyze competition in an industry to formulate a training strategy

According to the ATD competency model, foundational competencies are used to a different extent in each role or specialization.

ATD stands for the Association for Training and Development.

Treating employees differently based on their age, such as only inviting younger employees to attend training, can result in adverse legal consequences.

_____ refer to teams that are separated by time, geographic distance, culture, or organizational boundaries and that rely almost exclusively on technology to interact and complete their projects.

According to the ATD competency model, a business partner _____.

Which of the following statements is true of human capital?

A type of organization that embraces a culture of lifelong learning, enabling all employees to continually acquire and share knowledge is known as a "talent organization."

Which of the following statements is true of Millennials?

_____ is a companywide effort to continuously improve the ways people, machines, and systems accomplish work.

Discuss how new technology has improved training and development. In addition, describe some of limitations of using smartphones or notebooks for training.

Which of the following is true of tacit knowledge?

Training differs from development in that training tends to be more future-focused.

Due to globalization, the supply for talented employees now exceeds the demand.

Companies cannot gain a competitive advantage solely through their training practices.

Employee engagement refers to training employees in a wide range of skills so they can fill any role in a team context

Informal learning cannot be used to develop explicit knowledge.

The least amount of learning content in companies concerns the development of basic skills.

Talent management professionals typically focus on training as well as team building, conflict management, employment development, and change management.

Describe why some have criticized the Instruction Design Systems (ISD) model.

The ATD competency model _____.

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Traini

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Exam 1: Introduction to Employee Training and Development

According to the ATD competency model, foundational competencies are used to a different extent in each role or specialization.

ATD stands for the Association for Training and Development.

Treating employees differently based on their age, such as only inviting younger employees to attend training, can result in adverse legal consequences.

_____ refer to teams that are separated by time, geographic distance, culture, or organizational boundaries and that rely almost exclusively on technology to interact and complete their projects.

According to the ATD competency model, a business partner _____.

Which of the following statements is true of human capital?

A type of organization that embraces a culture of lifelong learning, enabling all employees to continually acquire and share knowledge is known as a "talent organization."

Which of the following statements is true of Millennials?

_____ is a companywide effort to continuously improve the ways people, machines, and systems accomplish work.

Discuss how new technology has improved training and development. In addition, describe some of limitations of using smartphones or notebooks for training.

Which of the following is true of tacit knowledge?

Training differs from development in that training tends to be more future-focused.

Due to globalization, the supply for talented employees now exceeds the demand.

Companies cannot gain a competitive advantage solely through their training practices.

Employee engagement refers to training employees in a wide range of skills so they can fill any role in a team context

Informal learning cannot be used to develop explicit knowledge.

The least amount of learning content in companies concerns the development of basic skills.

Talent management professionals typically focus on training as well as team building, conflict management, employment development, and change management.

Describe why some have criticized the Instruction Design Systems (ISD) model.

The ATD competency model _____.

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Traini

Filters