Question 1

The frequent changes to which organizations must adapt demands at present that employees be continually trained to update their capabilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One way to aid transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

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A)   the trainers have high levels of self-efficacy.
B)   the trainees are not troubled with follow-up exercises.
C)   the trainers focus primarily on informal training.
D)   the training mirrors the job context as much as possible.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following best exemplifies cooperative training?

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A)   A medical school that uses simulations where the students can perform operations without harming real patients
B)   An e-learning program on corporate leadership in which the trainee interacts with the trainer and other trainees via a blog
C)   On-the-job training in an IT firm wherein a supervisor works closely and continuously with subordinates
D)   A community college program in solar panel installation partnering with solar panel installation companies providing internshipsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of global competitiveness?

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A)   Globally, there is a decline in the supply of specialized skilled and technical workers signaling a worldwide crisis in education.
B)   For U.S. employers, the challenge related to training a globally competitive workforce has increased because of the decline in specialized skilled and technical workers.
C)   Despite its shortcomings, the U.S. educational system is generating an increasing supply of specialized skilled and technical workers.
D)   Companies that send their employees abroad should focus more on skills and technical capabilities training rather than wasting their time in preparing them for the host country's culture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In the _____ phase of the training process, competencies of a company, a group, or an individual are measured to determine if training can help.

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A)   needs assessment
B)   implementation
C)   evaluation
D)   designE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Why is succession planning important?

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The basis for a company dealing successf...

Question 7

What should be the end result of succession planning?

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All the work involved in the succession ...

Question 8

Most global firms find it is better to have expatriates as their expatriates often are well-trained in skills and technical capabilities and much better prepared for the host country culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is informal training?

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One source of instruction is informal training, which occurs through interactions and feedback among employees. Much of what employees know about their jobs they learn informally from asking questions and getting advice from other employees and their supervisors, rather than from formal training programs.
A great deal of learning occurs informally in work organizations, and some of it happens by design.

Question 10

An employee facing a career plateau who is capable of meeting performance expectations is a good candidate for a lateral move.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How can an organization determine if its training expenditure is cost effective?

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Cost-benefit analysis and return-on-inve...

Question 12

Which of the following is true of career plateaus?

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A)   Plateaued employees are poor candidates for training and development because they have reached the highest level for which they are suitable in their organizations.
B)   Career plateaus are a sign that valuable resources are not being used appropriately.
C)   Career plateaus are more likely to occur in a person's early career rather than in one's later career.
D)   An employee who defines career success in terms of upward mobility would view a career plateau as a sign of failure.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The most common approach for making individual analysis is to:

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A)   analyze organizational outcomes.
B)   predict future organizational needs.
C)   use performance appraisal data.
D)   review the jobs involved.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Orientation is the planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, coworkers, and the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

What are the ways in which organizations can manage the risks and rewards associated with talent management effectively?

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Companies can reduce risks and increase ...

Question 16

Kelly spent four days at a training program centered on the use of improved hygiene procedures to reduce infections in long-term care facilities. Six months later, Kelly has not been able to implement these methods due to resistance from the nursing staff and the lack of interest of the medical director. The HR term for Kelly's experience is:

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A)   translation failure.
B)   nontransference of training.
C)   encapsulated development.
D)   cultural inertia.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The modeling process involves only straightforward imitation and copying.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the link between talent management efforts and "high-potential" individuals?

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Some organizations focus talent manageme...

Question 19

The concept of reinforcement is based on the law of effect, which states that people tend to avoid repeating actions that give them a positive reward.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individual-centered career planning primarily focuses on:

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A)   the logical progression of people through jobs in an organization.
B)   an organization's long-term staffing needs.
C)   succession planning for key positions.
D)   an employee's personal characteristics and his/her life and work goals.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D) D

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The frequent changes to which organizations must adapt demands at present that employees be continually trained to update their capabilities.

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One way to aid transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

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Which of the following best exemplifies cooperative training?

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Which of the following statements is true of global competitiveness?

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In the _____ phase of the training process, competencies of a company, a group, or an individual are measured to determine if training can help.

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Why is succession planning important?

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The basis for a company dealing successf...
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What should be the end result of succession planning?

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Most global firms find it is better to have expatriates as their expatriates often are well-trained in skills and technical capabilities and much better prepared for the host country culture.

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What is informal training?

An employee facing a career plateau who is capable of meeting performance expectations is a good candidate for a lateral move.

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How can an organization determine if its training expenditure is cost effective?

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Cost-benefit analysis and return-on-inve...
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Which of the following is true of career plateaus?

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The most common approach for making individual analysis is to:

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Orientation is the planned introduction of new employees to their jobs, coworkers, and the organization.

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What are the ways in which organizations can manage the risks and rewards associated with talent management effectively?

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The modeling process involves only straightforward imitation and copying.

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What is the link between talent management efforts and "high-potential" individuals?

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Some organizations focus talent manageme...
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The concept of reinforcement is based on the law of effect, which states that people tend to avoid repeating actions that give them a positive reward.

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Individual-centered career planning primarily focuses on:

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One way to aid transfer of training to job situations is to ensure that:

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Which of the following best exemplifies cooperative training?

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