Exam 8: Training and Development

One reason why computer-assisted instruction has great potential for training is that:

_____ is an employee development-based approach to training that has its foundation in social learning theory.

Research demonstrates that effective trainers establish specific objectives, have a solid understanding of how people learn, and:

Define distributed practice and massed practice. Provide an example of a task that would be well-suited to each type of practice.

Performance appraisal data, employee self-nominations, and diagnostic testing can contribute to a _____ analysis, which can be used to identify those employees who need training.

A consulting firm provides a training module that incorporates videos that trainees can rewatch or pause when they need to. This is known as a _____ format.

Considering the possibility of a backlash from some employees regarding mandatory diversity training, an HR manager may want to consider an alternative approach, such as:

A nuclear reactor simulator used in training is said to have good physical fidelity. This means that:

Which of these needs analyses involve subject matter experts (SMEs) who are familiar with a job to respond to a series of items in a checklist format?

Organizational analysis, task analysis, and person analysis are all examples of:

Choose an evaluation design to assess a training program. Describe why you chose this method and what are the drawbacks of this method.

Which of these is a step involved in programmed instruction?

A study conducted by Bruppacher and colleagues (2010) examined whether a simulation or an interactive seminar did a better job of preparing anesthesia interns. The results of the study indicated that:

Which of these is the best definition of continuous learning?

Research has demonstrated that effective trainers establish specific objectives, tailor the style of instructions to fit the learner, and:

In the context of training, which of these examples is a purpose of feedback?

Identify and describe each type of training needs analysis. For each type, explain how you would go about performing the analysis.

Negative transfer is said to have occurred when:

When LaShandra returns from training, her boss compliments her on her new skills and encourages her to keep practicing them and thus get even better. In this case, LaShandra's organization has:

The education, training, and experiences of individual employees that provide value to an organization is known as: