Question 1

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.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of the Instructional System Design (ISD) model?

Accepted Answer

A)  The model is generally universally accepted. 
B)  The model specifies an orderly, step-by-step approach to training design. 
C)  The model eliminates the need for trainers to use their own judgment. 
D)  The model has no underlying assumptions, which makes it very flexible.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Training activities are said to be outsourced when they are provided by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-house consultants 
B)  company managers 
C)  company trainers 
D)  individuals outside the company

Question 5

Which of the following intangible assets does training and development indirectly influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  human capital 
B)  intellectual capital 
C)  customer capital 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

________ is an example of tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal knowledge based on experience 
B)  Knowledge of formal processes 
C)  Knowledge of definitions 
D)  Knowledge of formulas

Question 7

Non-traditional employment refers to hiring increased numbers of immigrants and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Average training expenditures per employee have declined over the last several years due to technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe why some have criticized the Instruction...

Question 10

The use of instructor-led classroom training has decreased from 70% in 2010 to 40 in 2016.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Augmented reality refers to smart eyewear technology and camera technology that gives employees hands-free, voice-activated access to procedures and checklists and live access to experts using tablet computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which generational cohort is characterized as valuing skepticism, informality, and practicality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generational Z 
B)  Millennials 
C)  Generation X 
D)  Baby Boomers

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reporting relationship between human resource management and the training function is standard across companies. 
B)  Including training as part of the human resource function allows training to be decentralized to better respond to unique needs in different business units. 
C)  Organizational development professionals are seldom responsible for training. 
D)  For training and development to succeed, employees, managers, training professionals, and top managers all have to take ownership.

Question 15

Unlike organizational development professionals, 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 16

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 17

One of the most significant talent management challenges today centers around the retirement of the Traditionalist generational cohort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following visas is for individuals in highly skilled and technical occupations involving the completion of higher education?

Accepted Answer

A)  H-1A 
B)  H-1B 
C)  H-2A 
D)  H-2b

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of human capital?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss how new technology has improved training...

Exam 1: Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Which of the following statements is true of Millennials?

Which of the following statements is true of the Instructional System Design (ISD) model?

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

Training activities are said to be outsourced when they are provided by ________.

Which of the following intangible assets does training and development indirectly influence?

________ is an example of tacit knowledge.

Non-traditional employment refers to hiring increased numbers of immigrants and minorities.

Average training expenditures per employee have declined over the last several years due to technology.

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

The use of instructor-led classroom training has decreased from 70% in 2010 to 40 in 2016.

Augmented reality refers to smart eyewear technology and camera technology that gives employees hands-free, voice-activated access to procedures and checklists and live access to experts using tablet computers.

Which generational cohort is characterized as valuing skepticism, informality, and practicality?

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

Which of the following statements is true?

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

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."

One of the most significant talent management challenges today centers around the retirement of the Traditionalist generational cohort.

Which of the following visas is for individuals in highly skilled and technical occupations involving the completion of higher education?

Which of the following statements is true of human capital?

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