Test bank Human Resource Development 6th Edition by Jon M. Werner

Test Bank Human Resource Development 6th Edition by Jon M. Werner

CHAPTER 5—DESIGNING EFFECTIVE HRD PROGRAMS

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1. When designing an HRD program it is often more effective to use objectives developed by an outside vendor rather than developing your own objectives.

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2.A needs assessment if usually very useful in defining an HRD program’s objectives.

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3. A train the trainer program is cheap and easy to do.

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4. A lesson plan is a good idea to use when developing a training program.

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5. People who really know a subject always make great trainers.

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6. The most commonly used method of training is still the old instructor-led classroom program.

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7. Executive development programs is the most frequent type of training offered by organizations.

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8. What day of the week a training program is scheduled to be offered is not a factor in training employees.

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9. According to the text it is a good idea to decide whether to design or purchase the HRD program before setting the program objectives?

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10. HRD objectives describe the intent and desired result of an HRD program.

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11. According to Mager and the text the objective ‘Discuss and illustrate principles and techniques of computer programming is not a good objective.

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12. It is easy to write specific behavioral objectives for programs dealing with attitudes and emotions.

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13. Over half of the trainers report saving a lot of money by outsourcing their programs.

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14. Training competency involves the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement training programs.

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15. Subject matter expertise refers to the mastery of the subject and of training.

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16. Trainers who lack subject matter expertise may rely too heavily on books and other training materials.

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17. Alexander consulting group found that an Instructor guide was used by only a small percentage of SMEs.

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18. A program announcement should include the purpose of the program.

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19. Trainers should be very careful when copying material from others so they do not violate copyright laws.

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20. Scheduling an HRD program when employees are busy with their jobs is the best way to do it.

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21. According to the text training programs are best conducted on either Monday or Friday.

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22. Having employees attend training after their normal workday is a very good idea.

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23. According to Bill West ‘Online is all about design’

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