Exam 3: Learning

At a training session, teams were asked to recall a recent problem they faced and examine multiple aspects of that problem differently with guidance and coaching from the trainers. Through this formal analysis, the teams considered how they could improve various aspects of problem solving and coordination among themselves. Teams then practiced their new strategies using a test problem and discussed how they could further improve their plans. What concept does this activity illustrate?

The two abilities developed by those increasing their cognitive complexity are ________ and ________.

Amelia has spent two full days training at her new job. Her manager worked with her the first day and she watched and practiced on a register the second day with an experienced cashier. She now feels confident that she is ready to run a register on her own. Amelia's sense of self-determination and confidence is known as ________.

Sam strives for high performance in her work and is focused on doing her assignment well. Though she was offered a promotion, Sam declined the opportunity. A new position would mean she would have to learn a lot of new tasks and skills, and it would take a while for her to perform at the high level that she is striving for. She decided to stay in her current job rather than take on the challenge of learning a new position. Which of the following best describes Sam's orientation?

Alan Wilson, CEO of food spice company McCormick, Inc. stated that "when someone introduces you to their culture, one of the first things they do is to introduce you to their food" because the food allows you to learn about the culture. What type of learning does this illustrate?

Many entrepreneurs accept failure as part of the development and refinement process of their new idea, product, or process. They don't see the failure as the end but rather a valuable part of the learning process. They are also known for "thinking outside the box" to create innovative processes or products. They take risks and challenges and ultimately learn from the development process. Which of the following is most characteristic of entrepreneurs?

Which approach to learning combines mental processes with behavioral changes to form a more complete picture of learning?

The nature of work has changed and is now more complex and reliant on information than ever before. Given this shift, a greater understanding of which of the following is more important for organizations to succeed?

Describe a benefit and a disadvantage of determining an individual's role in a group project based on their learning style.

Provide an example that illustrates each phase of the learning cycle for a single task.

Adam is an entrepreneur and is always trying out new inventions and exploring new ideas. He isn't always successful, and when a project fails, he learns from the experience and uses what he learns to continue developing and creating. Which orientation does Adam have?

Intelligence is ________ throughout life while learning is ________ throughout life.

Contemporary organizations rely on learning for all but which of the following processes?

You are taking a public speaking course and have just been given your first assignment. The instructor gives an example of the presentation you have been assigned so that you can see what you are expected to do before you prepare your presentation. What process is at work in this situation?

As children progress through grade levels at school, their ________ increases.

How has the paradigm shift in the conception of learning changed the role of behavioral changes in the learning process?

Research has shown that intelligence accounts for about ________ of success in management and leadership positions.

Jim had a bad habit of arriving to work late. His boss Carlos, wanted Jim to arrive on time. Carlos decided to have Jim make up the time he missed by working late. When Jim arrived on time, he had 15 minutes added to his lunch hour. It didn't take long for Jim to begin arriving on time so that he could have extra time for lunch and not have to work late. Which of the following best explains what happened in this situation?

A team using action learning to solve a problem will engage in which step last?

Studying behavioral changes and mental processes are the key aspects of ________.