Question 1

For HRD to play a more important role in the strategic plan of an organization all of the following are necessary except:

Accepted Answer

A) It must contribute ideas and information to strategy formulation 
B) Education and training must support strategic management 
C) Training must be budget conscious 
D) Training must be linked to the organizations goals and strategies 
A) It must contribute ideas and information to strategy formulation 
B) Education and training must support strategic management 
C) Training must be budget conscious 
D) Training must be linked to the organizations goals and strategies

Question 2

HRD functions involve coaching and skills training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Traditionally,HRD departments have staff authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Using the apprenticeship model,a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam as late as the 1920's.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages,with each stage addressing unique issues,themes and task is described as:

Accepted Answer

A) human resource intervention 
B) tactical career planning 
C) career development 
D) career planning 
A) human resource intervention 
B) tactical career planning 
C) career development 
D) career planning

Question 6

In the organization change agent role the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of change strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The definition of Human Resource Development includes training for both past and present job skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Chester Barnard's book The Functions of the Executive,he emphasized the integration of:

Accepted Answer

A) Machines and efficiency 
B) Traditional management behavioral science 
C) Efficiency and employee training 
D) Training and development 
A) Machines and efficiency 
B) Traditional management behavioral science 
C) Efficiency and employee training 
D) Training and development

Question 9

What is true about the skills gap?

Accepted Answer

A) Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. 
B) The U.S.has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. 
C) The U.S.has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. 
D) There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S. 
A) Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. 
B) The U.S.has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. 
C) The U.S.has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. 
D) There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S.

Question 10

Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often over emphasized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Over the past 25 years the HRD profession has become less connected to the academic community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the "new learning & performance wheel" what is true about business strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) It should be at the hub or center of HRD efforts 
B) It should not be a part of the wheel 
C) It is included in the "upper right spokes" 
D) It is included in the "lower left spokes" 
A) It should be at the hub or center of HRD efforts 
B) It should not be a part of the wheel 
C) It is included in the "upper right spokes" 
D) It is included in the "lower left spokes"

Question 13

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

Accepted Answer

A) Organization design 
B) Organization development 
C) Human resource development 
D) Human resource planning 
A) Organization design 
B) Organization development 
C) Human resource development 
D) Human resource planning

Question 14

The organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs?

Accepted Answer

A) Alternative work designs 
B) Lesson plans 
C) Education and training programs 
D) Quality management programs 
A) Alternative work designs 
B) Lesson plans 
C) Education and training programs 
D) Quality management programs

Question 15

A staff organization generally:

Accepted Answer

A) Gives direct orders to workers 
B) Advises and consults 
C) Directly produces goods and services 
D) Does not include the HR department 
A) Gives direct orders to workers 
B) Advises and consults 
C) Directly produces goods and services 
D) Does not include the HR department

Question 16

How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the events of World War I impact the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers?

Accepted Answer

A) There were more training opportunities for both unskilled and semiskilled workers 
B) Semiskilled workers were retrained while unskilled workers were fired 
C) Workers had to pass a skill evaluation to qualify for training 
D) Most workers were able to learn the new processes without additional training 
A) There were more training opportunities for both unskilled and semiskilled workers 
B) Semiskilled workers were retrained while unskilled workers were fired 
C) Workers had to pass a skill evaluation to qualify for training 
D) Most workers were able to learn the new processes without additional training

Question 17

The four step instructional training method of "show,tell,do,and check" introduced in World War I was later named:

Accepted Answer

A) repetitive job evaluation 
B) evaluative performance initiative 
C) job instruction training (JIT) 
D) instructional training management 
A) repetitive job evaluation 
B) evaluative performance initiative 
C) job instruction training (JIT) 
D) instructional training management

Question 18

The trend in today's work force is:

Accepted Answer

A) Employees are getting younger 
B) Employees average ages have not changed over the last decade 
C) Employees are getting older 
D) There is no accurate way to determine employee trends 
A) Employees are getting younger 
B) Employees average ages have not changed over the last decade 
C) Employees are getting older 
D) There is no accurate way to determine employee trends

Question 19

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Professional in Human Resources 
B) Master Professional in Human Resources 
C) Senior Professional in Human Resources 
D) Global Professional in Human Resources 
A) Professional in Human Resources 
B) Master Professional in Human Resources 
C) Senior Professional in Human Resources 
D) Global Professional in Human Resources

Question 20

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

Accepted Answer

A) Higher taxes for the factory owners 
B) Abuse of unskilled workers and children 
C) The creation of labor unions 
D) Lack of strong government regulation 
A) Higher taxes for the factory owners 
B) Abuse of unskilled workers and children 
C) The creation of labor unions 
D) Lack of strong government regulation

For HRD to play a more important role in the strategic plan of an organization all of the following are necessary except:

HRD functions involve coaching and skills training.

Traditionally,HRD departments have staff authority.

Using the apprenticeship model,a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam as late as the 1920's.

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages,with each stage addressing unique issues,themes and task is described as:

In the organization change agent role the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of change strategies.

The definition of Human Resource Development includes training for both past and present job skills.

In Chester Barnard's book The Functions of the Executive,he emphasized the integration of:

What is true about the skills gap?

Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often over emphasized.

Over the past 25 years the HRD profession has become less connected to the academic community.

According to the "new learning & performance wheel" what is true about business strategy?

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

The organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs?

A staff organization generally:

How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the events of World War I impact the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers?

The four step instructional training method of "show,tell,do,and check" introduced in World War I was later named:

The trend in today's work force is:

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following EXCEPT:

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

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Coaching and Performance Management

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Career Management and Development

Management Development

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Development

For HRD to play a more important role in the strategic plan of an organization all of the following are necessary except:

HRD functions involve coaching and skills training.

Traditionally,HRD departments have staff authority.

Using the apprenticeship model,a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam as late as the 1920's.

An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages,with each stage addressing unique issues,themes and task is described as:

In the organization change agent role the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of change strategies.

The definition of Human Resource Development includes training for both past and present job skills.

In Chester Barnard's book The Functions of the Executive,he emphasized the integration of:

What is true about the skills gap?

Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often over emphasized.

Over the past 25 years the HRD profession has become less connected to the academic community.

According to the "new learning & performance wheel" what is true about business strategy?

A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is:

The organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs?

A staff organization generally:

How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the events of World War I impact the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers?

The four step instructional training method of "show,tell,do,and check" introduced in World War I was later named:

The trend in today's work force is:

The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following EXCEPT:

An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:

Influences on Employee Behavior

Learning and HRD

Assessing HRD Needs

Designing Effective Hrd Programs

Implementing HRD Programs

Evaluating HRD Programs

Onboarding: Employee Socialization and Orientation

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

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