Exam 2: Strategic Training

Studies suggest all but _____ positively influence employee retention.

Among the strengths of the business-embedded model is its customer orientation,customized solutions,and accountability for training outcomes.

An emerging trend is companies expect employees to initiate the training process.

The first step in creating a corporate university is to develop metrics.

_____ may specify customers served and values received by customers.

Noe argues that providing _____ training gives organizations a competitive advantage.

Compare the traditional training department with the Business-embedded training organization.

To manage successfully in a team environment,managers need to be trained in people skills.

The type of training an organization offers and the resources provided are influenced by the HR functions:

The customer model of training department organization:

The places a company prefers to obtain human resources to fill open positions is called assignment flow.

Line managers spend more time _____ than midlevel managers or executives.

Noe argues that the trend in organization of training,particularly among companies with separate business units is _____ model.

Human resource planning:

Due to IBM's work-embedded learning,the amount of time spent on training and development has declined.

At McCormick and Company,performance evaluations for all managers include the competency,attracting and developing talent.

A balanced scorecard considers four different perspectives:

What are the key training issues that accompany each of the four business strategies? a.Concentration b.Internal growth c.External growth d.Disinvestment

Disadvantages of the faculty model of organizing training include all except:

In highly integrated businesses,training likely includes rotating employees between jobs in different businesses.