Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Managing Performance through Training and Development
Edition:
8th Edition
Author(s):
Alan Saks Robert Haccoun
Chapter 1 - The Training and Development Process 1. Performance management is best categorized as a single event often associated with an annual performance appraisal process. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Performance Management QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 2. Components of a performance management process usually identify training and development needs of individuals leading to concrete plans for development of skills, knowledge, and abilities. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficult REFERENCES: Performance Management QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 3. SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and have a time frame. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Performance Management QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 4. Development is described as a planned effort to develop employees’ knowledge, skills, and abilities to help employees perform better at their current jobs. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate Copyright © 2019 Nelson Education Ltd.
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Chapter 1 - The Training and Development Process REFERENCES: Training and Development QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 5. The main goal of the Edmonton Police Service’s mental health program was to improve interactions between police officers and mentally ill individuals. This is clearly an example of a training initiative, NOT a development program. a. True b. False ANSWER: True POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Moderate REFERENCES: Edmonton Police Service QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 6. One of the intrinsic benefits of training and development is the benefits realized by society. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Benefits of Training and Development QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM 7. According to research presented in the textbook, a negative relationship exists between per-employee expenditures on training and development and employee productivity levels. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Difficult REFERENCES: Benefits of Training and Development QUESTION TYPE: True / False HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM DATE MODIFIED: 10/5/2018 8:18 AM Copyright © 2019 Nelson Education Ltd.
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