Question 1

Which of the following best represents the results of a study on the effectiveness of structured on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

A)  the structured approach produced 86 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 75 percent. 
B)  the structured approach produced 76 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 130 percent. 
C)  the structured approach produced 26 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 95 percent. 
D)  the structured approach produced 16 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 55 percent. 
A)  the structured approach produced 86 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 75 percent. 
B)  the structured approach produced 76 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 130 percent. 
C)  the structured approach produced 26 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 95 percent. 
D)  the structured approach produced 16 percent fewer rejects, and their troubleshooting ability increased by 55 percent.

Question 2

Job rotation is one of the most effective types of training programs and is frequently used compared to other methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mentors play two major roles including career support and psychosocial support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

a) Describe at least three advantages of using performance aids as an on-the-job training method.

Accepted Answer

Performance aids are useful in training

Question 5

Your company is considering using only on-the-job training methods moving forward. Before making a final decision, senior management wants to review the pros and cons associated with this approach and asks you to put together a short report addressing their query. Which of the following points is unlikely to be in your report?

Accepted Answer

A)  any on-the-job training method used requires planning and needs to be structured 
B)  we need to be vigilant that undesirable work habits and attitudes are not passed on to new employees 
C)  using our most experienced employees as subject matter experts ensures trainers will use best practices on how to train, saving us lots of money in the process 
D)  some employees feel penalized when they can't earn as much money or meet their goals because of the time they have to spend training others 
A)  any on-the-job training method used requires planning and needs to be structured 
B)  we need to be vigilant that undesirable work habits and attitudes are not passed on to new employees 
C)  using our most experienced employees as subject matter experts ensures trainers will use best practices on how to train, saving us lots of money in the process 
D)  some employees feel penalized when they can't earn as much money or meet their goals because of the time they have to spend training others

Question 6

What is coaching and what are the four core elements of coaching?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is a training and development m

Question 7

What are the critical deliverables of the Standards Red Seal Program in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency of training and promoting skilled labour mobility across Canada 
B)  consistency of training and promoting skill development in white-collar occupations 
C)  consistency of training and delivering cost-recovery programs across Canada 
D)  consistency of training and ensuring the specific needs of companies are met 
A)  consistency of training and promoting skilled labour mobility across Canada 
B)  consistency of training and promoting skill development in white-collar occupations 
C)  consistency of training and delivering cost-recovery programs across Canada 
D)  consistency of training and ensuring the specific needs of companies are met

Question 8

Job rotation is an effective way of cross-training employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A successful mentoring program should have specific evaluation criteria against which the success of the program will be measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What proportion of the workforce do tradespeople represent in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  one in three 
B)  one in four 
C)  one in five 
D)  one in six 
A)  one in three 
B)  one in four 
C)  one in five 
D)  one in six

Question 11

On-the-job training has been described as the most misused method of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Apprenticeships are a training method involving tri-party agreements among labour, the government, and a training organization. Fundamentally, this method aims at addressing specific organizations' staffing needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which training method couples components of on-the-job training with lectures, usually at local colleges or technical universities?

Accepted Answer

A)  technical training 
B)  instructional training 
C)  apprenticeship 
D)  job instruction 
A)  technical training 
B)  instructional training 
C)  apprenticeship 
D)  job instruction

Question 14

a) Compare and contrast mentoring and coaching.?b) What is e-mentoring and how would you develop an effective e-mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

a) Coaching and mentoring are both effec

Question 15

Mentoring is primarily used as a stand-alone method of on-the-job training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What should a human resource department do at a strategic level when putting together a job rotation plan for its employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotations should be provided to employees in non-management roles only 
B)  job rotations replace more traditional training and recruitment methods 
C)  job rotations should replace all other on-the-job training methods 
D)  job rotations should be integrated into the larger training program 
A)  job rotations should be provided to employees in non-management roles only 
B)  job rotations replace more traditional training and recruitment methods 
C)  job rotations should replace all other on-the-job training methods 
D)  job rotations should be integrated into the larger training program

Question 17

In which phase of job instruction training does the trainer support the trainees by using techniques that enhance the trainees' self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  needs analysis phase 
B)  follow-up phase 
C)  preparation phase 
D)  performance phase 
A)  needs analysis phase 
B)  follow-up phase 
C)  preparation phase 
D)  performance phase

Question 18

When comparing off-the-job training to on-the-job training, which statement is true according to the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  off-the-job training is generally less effective than on-the-job training 
B)  off-the-job training has less control over the learning environment than on-the-job training 
C)  off-the-job training has a narrower variety of training methods than on-the-job training 
D)  off-the-job training can be much more costly than on-the-job training 
A)  off-the-job training is generally less effective than on-the-job training 
B)  off-the-job training has less control over the learning environment than on-the-job training 
C)  off-the-job training has a narrower variety of training methods than on-the-job training 
D)  off-the-job training can be much more costly than on-the-job training

Question 19

Given the low costs associated with on-the-job training methods, it is very popular with small and medium size companies in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One of the most important advantages of the job rotation approach is that it eliminates the need to consider the trainee's existing skill set, hence speeding up the training process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best represents the results of a study on the effectiveness of structured on-the-job training?

Job rotation is one of the most effective types of training programs and is frequently used compared to other methods.

Mentors play two major roles including career support and psychosocial support.

a) Describe at least three advantages of using performance aids as an on-the-job training method.

What is coaching and what are the four core elements of coaching?

What are the critical deliverables of the Standards Red Seal Program in Canada?

Job rotation is an effective way of cross-training employees.

A successful mentoring program should have specific evaluation criteria against which the success of the program will be measured.

What proportion of the workforce do tradespeople represent in Canada?

On-the-job training has been described as the most misused method of training.

Apprenticeships are a training method involving tri-party agreements among labour, the government, and a training organization. Fundamentally, this method aims at addressing specific organizations' staffing needs.

Which training method couples components of on-the-job training with lectures, usually at local colleges or technical universities?

a) Compare and contrast mentoring and coaching.?b) What is e-mentoring and how would you develop an effective e-mentoring program?

Mentoring is primarily used as a stand-alone method of on-the-job training.

What should a human resource department do at a strategic level when putting together a job rotation plan for its employees?

In which phase of job instruction training does the trainer support the trainees by using techniques that enhance the trainees' self-efficacy?

When comparing off-the-job training to on-the-job training, which statement is true according to the textbook?

Given the low costs associated with on-the-job training methods, it is very popular with small and medium size companies in Canada.

One of the most important advantages of the job rotation approach is that it eliminates the need to consider the trainee's existing skill set, hence speeding up the training process.

The Training and Development Process

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 6: On The Job Training Methods

Which of the following best represents the results of a study on the effectiveness of structured on-the-job training?

Job rotation is one of the most effective types of training programs and is frequently used compared to other methods.

Mentors play two major roles including career support and psychosocial support.

a) Describe at least three advantages of using performance aids as an on-the-job training method.

What is coaching and what are the four core elements of coaching?

What are the critical deliverables of the Standards Red Seal Program in Canada?

Job rotation is an effective way of cross-training employees.

A successful mentoring program should have specific evaluation criteria against which the success of the program will be measured.

What proportion of the workforce do tradespeople represent in Canada?

On-the-job training has been described as the most misused method of training.

Apprenticeships are a training method involving tri-party agreements among labour, the government, and a training organization. Fundamentally, this method aims at addressing specific organizations' staffing needs.

Which training method couples components of on-the-job training with lectures, usually at local colleges or technical universities?

a) Compare and contrast mentoring and coaching.?b) What is e-mentoring and how would you develop an effective e-mentoring program?

Mentoring is primarily used as a stand-alone method of on-the-job training.

What should a human resource department do at a strategic level when putting together a job rotation plan for its employees?

In which phase of job instruction training does the trainer support the trainees by using techniques that enhance the trainees' self-efficacy?

When comparing off-the-job training to on-the-job training, which statement is true according to the textbook?

Given the low costs associated with on-the-job training methods, it is very popular with small and medium size companies in Canada.

One of the most important advantages of the job rotation approach is that it eliminates the need to consider the trainee's existing skill set, hence speeding up the training process.

The Training and Development Process

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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