Question 1

Simulation techniques are highly effective in training air traffic controllers and pilots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Training that uses a separate area adjacent to the work area is called

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation. 
B)  apprenticeship. 
C)  simulation training. 
D)  vestibule training. 
A)  job rotation. 
B)  apprenticeship. 
C)  simulation training. 
D)  vestibule training. D

Question 3

An advantage to vestibule training is that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no disruption of production. 
B)  employees are producing goods as they are trained. 
C)  it is very inexpensive. 
D)  trainees learn faster. 
A)  there is no disruption of production. 
B)  employees are producing goods as they are trained. 
C)  it is very inexpensive. 
D)  trainees learn faster. A

Question 4

Performance appraisal data can be used in determining the training needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the criteria for evaluating a training program's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The criteria for evaluating a training p

Question 6

Apprenticeships typically involve a combination of

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job training and classroom instruction. 
B)  on-the-job training and simulation training. 
C)  job rotation and classroom instruction. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  on-the-job training and classroom instruction. 
B)  on-the-job training and simulation training. 
C)  job rotation and classroom instruction. 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Action learning involves

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of 360º feedback. 
B)  computer assisted instruction. 
C)  simulation training. 
D)  teams learning by solving real company problems. 
A)  the use of 360º feedback. 
B)  computer assisted instruction. 
C)  simulation training. 
D)  teams learning by solving real company problems.

Question 8

Continuing education refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation programs for new employees. 
B)  "refresher courses" and training for newly developed technology. 
C)  training on the elements of an entire process rather than learning components. 
D)  academic courses provided in the work place. 
A)  orientation programs for new employees. 
B)  "refresher courses" and training for newly developed technology. 
C)  training on the elements of an entire process rather than learning components. 
D)  academic courses provided in the work place.

Question 9

Describe the different levels of analysis involved in assessing training needs.

Accepted Answer

Assessing training needs involves analyz

Question 10

Before designing a training program, which of the following must be considered?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needs of trainees. 
B)  The goals of the training program. 
C)  The materials to be used in the training program. 
D)  The form of feedback on learning accomplishments provided to trainees. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The needs of trainees. 
B)  The goals of the training program. 
C)  The materials to be used in the training program. 
D)  The form of feedback on learning accomplishments provided to trainees. 
E)  All of the above

Question 11

The methods used in training programs may lead to employment discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Audiovisual instruction for a large group of trainees is often more effective than seminars because

Accepted Answer

A)  trainees may pay more attention. 
B)  it can cover more content and more complex material. 
C)  it is cheaper to develop. 
D)  it can present more verbal information. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  trainees may pay more attention. 
B)  it can cover more content and more complex material. 
C)  it is cheaper to develop. 
D)  it can present more verbal information. 
E)  All of the above

Question 13

Job incumbents' assessments of training needs serve as information sources in

Accepted Answer

A)  person analysis. 
B)  task analysis. 
C)  organizational analysis. 
D)  demographic analysis. 
A)  person analysis. 
B)  task analysis. 
C)  organizational analysis. 
D)  demographic analysis.

Question 14

Evidence indicates that job training should continue

Accepted Answer

A)  only through the first few weeks of employment. 
B)  throughout an employee's career. 
C)  until job skills can be repeated. 
D)  until employee's report that they have learned. 
A)  only through the first few weeks of employment. 
B)  throughout an employee's career. 
C)  until job skills can be repeated. 
D)  until employee's report that they have learned.

Question 15

A cost-benefit analysis may be conducted to evaluate a training program in relation to which kind of evaluation criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaction criteria 
B)  Learning criteria 
C)  Behavioral criteria 
D)  Results criteria 
A)  Reaction criteria 
B)  Learning criteria 
C)  Behavioral criteria 
D)  Results criteria

Question 16

Determining the training needs of female managers is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational analysis. 
B)  task analysis. 
C)  person analysis. 
D)  demographic analysis. 
A)  organizational analysis. 
B)  task analysis. 
C)  person analysis. 
D)  demographic analysis.

Question 17

Compare and contrast on-site and off-site training methods, including examples of each.

Accepted Answer

On-site training and off-site training a

Question 18

Evidence indicates that training is more effective when practice is

Accepted Answer

A)  massed. 
B)  avoided. 
C)  spaced. 
D)  brief. 
A)  massed. 
B)  avoided. 
C)  spaced. 
D)  brief.

Question 19

Research on employee orientation and early training indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  orientation programs are very costly to organizations. 
B)  orientation programs are most important for laying out the physical structure of the organization for the new worker. 
C)  there are very few benefits of employee orientation. 
D)  organizations are likely to benefit from extensive orientation and early training programs. 
A)  orientation programs are very costly to organizations. 
B)  orientation programs are most important for laying out the physical structure of the organization for the new worker. 
C)  there are very few benefits of employee orientation. 
D)  organizations are likely to benefit from extensive orientation and early training programs.

Question 20

Most training resources go into the training and development of managers because

Accepted Answer

A)  there are more managers than any other kind of worker. 
B)  managerial skills are abstract and difficult to learn. 
C)  managers' work is more important than any other type of work. 
D)  training serves as an organizational reward to managers. 
A)  there are more managers than any other kind of worker. 
B)  managerial skills are abstract and difficult to learn. 
C)  managers' work is more important than any other type of work. 
D)  training serves as an organizational reward to managers.

Simulation techniques are highly effective in training air traffic controllers and pilots.

Training that uses a separate area adjacent to the work area is called

An advantage to vestibule training is that

Performance appraisal data can be used in determining the training needs of an organization.

Describe the criteria for evaluating a training program's effectiveness.

Apprenticeships typically involve a combination of

Action learning involves

Continuing education refers to

Describe the different levels of analysis involved in assessing training needs.

Before designing a training program, which of the following must be considered?

The methods used in training programs may lead to employment discrimination.

Audiovisual instruction for a large group of trainees is often more effective than seminars because

Job incumbents' assessments of training needs serve as information sources in

Evidence indicates that job training should continue

A cost-benefit analysis may be conducted to evaluate a training program in relation to which kind of evaluation criteria?

Determining the training needs of female managers is an example of

Compare and contrast on-site and off-site training methods, including examples of each.

Evidence indicates that training is more effective when practice is

Research on employee orientation and early training indicates that

Most training resources go into the training and development of managers because

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

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Exam 7: Employee Training and Development

Simulation techniques are highly effective in training air traffic controllers and pilots.

Training that uses a separate area adjacent to the work area is called

An advantage to vestibule training is that

Performance appraisal data can be used in determining the training needs of an organization.

Describe the criteria for evaluating a training program's effectiveness.

Apprenticeships typically involve a combination of

Action learning involves

Continuing education refers to

Describe the different levels of analysis involved in assessing training needs.

Before designing a training program, which of the following must be considered?

The methods used in training programs may lead to employment discrimination.

Audiovisual instruction for a large group of trainees is often more effective than seminars because

Job incumbents' assessments of training needs serve as information sources in

Evidence indicates that job training should continue

A cost-benefit analysis may be conducted to evaluate a training program in relation to which kind of evaluation criteria?

Determining the training needs of female managers is an example of

Compare and contrast on-site and off-site training methods, including examples of each.

Evidence indicates that training is more effective when practice is

Research on employee orientation and early training indicates that

Most training resources go into the training and development of managers because

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

Filters