Question 1

Discussing an employees' strengths and weaknesses on the job is characteristic of _______ to training.

Accepted Answer

A)  a performance appraisal approach 
B)  a coaching approach 
C)  a role playing approach 
D)  none of these approaches 
A)  a performance appraisal approach 
B)  a coaching approach 
C)  a role playing approach 
D)  none of these approaches

Question 2

Overlearning helps increase:

Accepted Answer

A)  role applicability 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  transfer of training 
D)  boredom 
A)  role applicability 
B)  job satisfaction 
C)  transfer of training 
D)  boredom

Question 3

Supervisors who set goals, provide feedback, and encourage employees to use their training are trying to motivate employees to:

Accepted Answer

A)  come to training 
B)  perform better in training 
C)  pay attention during training 
D)  transfer what is learned in training to the job 
A)  come to training 
B)  perform better in training 
C)  pay attention during training 
D)  transfer what is learned in training to the job

Question 4

A Solomon Four Groups Design attempts to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  control for the effects of outside factors 
B)  control for the effects of pretesting 
C)  control for the effects related to time 
D)  be more practical than other designs 
A)  control for the effects of outside factors 
B)  control for the effects of pretesting 
C)  control for the effects related to time 
D)  be more practical than other designs

Question 5

Employees who perform well in training are generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  bright 
B)  motivated 
C)  goal oriented 
D)  all of the above 
A)  bright 
B)  motivated 
C)  goal oriented 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Though ______ are/is a valuable method of training, it has been said that unions often use them to restrict entry into their trades.

Accepted Answer

A)  role plays 
B)  behavioral modeling 
C)  job rotation 
D)  apprenticeships 
A)  role plays 
B)  behavioral modeling 
C)  job rotation 
D)  apprenticeships

Question 7

According to your text, if the results of the organizational analysis indicate that a positive climate for training exists, the next step is to conduct a ____analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  climate 
B)  demographic 
C)  task 
D)  person 
A)  climate 
B)  demographic 
C)  task 
D)  person

Question 8

The type of person analysis that yields in-depth answers about training needs and more clearly reveals employee feelings and attitudes is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey 
B)  skill and knowledge test 
C)  performance appraisal score 
D)  interview 
A)  survey 
B)  skill and knowledge test 
C)  performance appraisal score 
D)  interview

Question 9

A task analysis conducted as part of a training needs assessment is made easier if:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person analysis is conducted first 
B)  job descriptions are available 
C)  training has previously been conducted 
D)  training has previously been conducted. 
A)  a person analysis is conducted first 
B)  job descriptions are available 
C)  training has previously been conducted 
D)  training has previously been conducted.

Question 10

An organization that provides food during training and allows the employees to choose the training topics, is trying to motivate employees to:

Accepted Answer

A)  come to training 
B)  perform better in training 
C)  pay attention during training 
D)  transfer what is learned in training to the job 
A)  come to training 
B)  perform better in training 
C)  pay attention during training 
D)  transfer what is learned in training to the job

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in selecting an icebreaker for a training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal of the icebreaker 
B)  Length of the training session 
C)  Nature of the audience 
D)  All three should be considered 
A)  Goal of the icebreaker 
B)  Length of the training session 
C)  Nature of the audience 
D)  All three should be considered

Question 12

Using _______ are perhaps the easiest method of person analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance appraisal scores 
B)  surveys 
C)  interviews 
D)  skill and knowledge tests 
A)  performance appraisal scores 
B)  surveys 
C)  interviews 
D)  skill and knowledge tests

Question 13

_______ is the systematic acquisition of skills, rules, concepts, or attitudes that result in improved performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Training 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Stress management 
A)  Training 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Job analysis 
D)  Stress management

Question 14

What are five methods of person analysis?

Accepted Answer

use of performance a

Question 15

A training program that has experienced workers temporarily assigned to the training department is called a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pass-through programs 
B)  apprenticeship programs 
C)  job enlargement programs 
D)  none of these is correct 
A)  pass-through programs 
B)  apprenticeship programs 
C)  job enlargement programs 
D)  none of these is correct

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allows for lateral transfer 
B)  Allows for greater staffing flexibility 
C)  Can increase job satisfaction 
D)  Expands employees' levels of responsibility 
A)  Allows for lateral transfer 
B)  Allows for greater staffing flexibility 
C)  Can increase job satisfaction 
D)  Expands employees' levels of responsibility

Question 17

Waiting until the night before a test to read the Chapters and review your notes may be referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  overlearning 
B)  massed practice 
C)  distributed practice 
D)  social learning 
A)  overlearning 
B)  massed practice 
C)  distributed practice 
D)  social learning

Question 18

Which training method allows trainees to experience working in many or all of the jobs in an organization, allows for greater flexibility in replacing absent workers, and helps improve job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Role playing 
B)  Behavior modeling 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Apprentice training 
A)  Role playing 
B)  Behavior modeling 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Apprentice training

Question 19

Programmed instruction is effective because it takes advantage of several important learning principles. Which of the following is NOT one of the learning principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning is self-paced 
B)  Trainees are actively involved in learning 
C)  Information is presented in small units 
D)  Information is presented in large units 
A)  Learning is self-paced 
B)  Trainees are actively involved in learning 
C)  Information is presented in small units 
D)  Information is presented in large units

Question 20

Your text outlines three types of needs analysis. Which of the following is NOT referred to by your text as a needs analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational 
B)  Demographic 
C)  Task 
D)  Person 
A)  Organizational 
B)  Demographic 
C)  Task 
D)  Person

Discussing an employees' strengths and weaknesses on the job is characteristic of _______ to training.

Overlearning helps increase:

Supervisors who set goals, provide feedback, and encourage employees to use their training are trying to motivate employees to:

A Solomon Four Groups Design attempts to do all of the following except:

Employees who perform well in training are generally:

Though ______ are/is a valuable method of training, it has been said that unions often use them to restrict entry into their trades.

According to your text, if the results of the organizational analysis indicate that a positive climate for training exists, the next step is to conduct a ____analysis.

The type of person analysis that yields in-depth answers about training needs and more clearly reveals employee feelings and attitudes is the ________.

A task analysis conducted as part of a training needs assessment is made easier if:

An organization that provides food during training and allows the employees to choose the training topics, is trying to motivate employees to:

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in selecting an icebreaker for a training program?

Using _______ are perhaps the easiest method of person analysis.

_______ is the systematic acquisition of skills, rules, concepts, or attitudes that result in improved performance.

What are five methods of person analysis?

A training program that has experienced workers temporarily assigned to the training department is called a(n) _______.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of job rotation?

Waiting until the night before a test to read the Chapters and review your notes may be referred to as:

Which training method allows trainees to experience working in many or all of the jobs in an organization, allows for greater flexibility in replacing absent workers, and helps improve job satisfaction?

Programmed instruction is effective because it takes advantage of several important learning principles. Which of the following is NOT one of the learning principles?

Your text outlines three types of needs analysis. Which of the following is NOT referred to by your text as a needs analysis?

Introduction to I/O Psychology

Job Analysis and Evaluation

Legal Issues in Employee Selection.

Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing.

Employee Selection: References and Testing

Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions.

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Motivation

Employee Satisfaction and Commitment

Organizational Communication.

Leadership

Group Behavior, Teams and Conflict

Organization Development.

Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work.

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Exam 8: Designing and Evaluating Training Systems.

Discussing an employees' strengths and weaknesses on the job is characteristic of _______ to training.

Overlearning helps increase:

Supervisors who set goals, provide feedback, and encourage employees to use their training are trying to motivate employees to:

A Solomon Four Groups Design attempts to do all of the following except:

Employees who perform well in training are generally:

Though ______ are/is a valuable method of training, it has been said that unions often use them to restrict entry into their trades.

According to your text, if the results of the organizational analysis indicate that a positive climate for training exists, the next step is to conduct a ____analysis.

The type of person analysis that yields in-depth answers about training needs and more clearly reveals employee feelings and attitudes is the ________.

A task analysis conducted as part of a training needs assessment is made easier if:

An organization that provides food during training and allows the employees to choose the training topics, is trying to motivate employees to:

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in selecting an icebreaker for a training program?

Using _______ are perhaps the easiest method of person analysis.

_______ is the systematic acquisition of skills, rules, concepts, or attitudes that result in improved performance.

What are five methods of person analysis?

A training program that has experienced workers temporarily assigned to the training department is called a(n) _______.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of job rotation?

Waiting until the night before a test to read the Chapters and review your notes may be referred to as:

Which training method allows trainees to experience working in many or all of the jobs in an organization, allows for greater flexibility in replacing absent workers, and helps improve job satisfaction?

Programmed instruction is effective because it takes advantage of several important learning principles. Which of the following is NOT one of the learning principles?

Your text outlines three types of needs analysis. Which of the following is NOT referred to by your text as a needs analysis?

Introduction to I/O Psychology

Job Analysis and Evaluation

Legal Issues in Employee Selection.

Employee Selection: Recruiting and Interviewing.

Employee Selection: References and Testing

Evaluating Selection Techniques and Decisions.

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Motivation

Employee Satisfaction and Commitment

Organizational Communication.

Leadership

Group Behavior, Teams and Conflict

Organization Development.

Stress Management: Dealing with the Demands of Life and Work.

Filters