08 Training Design and Evaluation Flashcards

1
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Refers to the process of providing new employees with basic background info about the org, along with its culture and values

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employee orientation

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2
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Employee orientation is also known as (blank)

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onboarding

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3
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2 officers usually involved in employee orientation

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HR officer and supervisor

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2 main roles of the HR officer in onboarding

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  1. explain basic rules and regulations

2. introduce the new employee to his/her supervisor

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5
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4 main roles of the supervisor in onboarding

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  1. explain the organization of the department
  2. introduce the new employee to his/her colleagues
  3. familiarize the new employee with the workplace
  4. help reduce first-day jitters
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6
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2 main content of a typical onboarding program

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company-level and department-level information

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7
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Refers to training designed to change employee attitudes about diversity or develop skills needed to work with a diverse workforce

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diversity training

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8
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Refers to increasing awareness of cultural and ethnic differences, and with personal and physical characteristics

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attitude change

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9
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Refers to teaching skills for constructively handling communication barriers, conflicts, and misunderstandings

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behavior change

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10
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Refers to an organization’s planned efforts to help employees acquire job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors, with the goal of applying these on the job

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training

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11
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What is the goal of employee training?

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increase profit

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12
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True or False – Training has the most significant effect on performance

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false, goal-setting has a more significant effect than training

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13
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Training is the (blank) of skills, rules, concepts, or attitudes that result in improve performance

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systematic acquisition

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14
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A critical component in ensuring the success of a training program is the support of (blank)

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upper management

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15
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5 steps for an effective organizational training program

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  1. conduct training needs analysis
  2. set objectives
  3. design training
  4. deliver training
  5. evaluate training
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16
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Refers to a computer application that automates the administration, development, and delivery of training programs

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learning management system

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17
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Refers to evaluating the org, individual employees, and employees’ task to determine what kind of training is needed

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needs assessment

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18
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True or False – Conducting a needs assessment always requires the administration of training

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false, training is only given as necessary

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19
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3 types of needs assessment

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  1. organizational analysis
  2. task analysis
  3. performance analysis
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20
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[Needs Assessment]

Aims to determine organizational factors that either facilitate or inhibit training effectiveness

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organizational analysis

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21
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[Needs Assessment]

3 main focus of organizational analysis

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  1. goals the org wants to achieve
  2. the extent to which the training will help achieve those goals
  3. the org’s ability to conduct training
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22
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[Needs Assessment]

This is usually done for newly created positions and jobs

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task analysis

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23
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[Needs Assessment]

3 main purposes of task analysis

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  1. identify the tasks to be performed
  2. the conditions under which these tasks are performed
  3. competencies needed to perform the tasks under the identified conditions
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24
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[Needs Assessment]

4 common methods of conducting task analysis

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  1. interviews
  2. surveys
  3. observations
  4. inventories
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25
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[Needs Assessment]

This is usually done for existing positions and jobs

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performance analysis

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26
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[Needs Assessment]

2 main purposes of performance analysis

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  1. verify performance deficiency

2. determine whether the deficiencies should be corrected through training or other means

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27
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[Needs Assessment]

5 common methods of conducting performance analysis

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  1. performance appraisal
  2. surveys
  3. interviews
  4. skill and knowledge tests
  5. critical incidents
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28
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[Needs Assessment]

What do low scores in performance appraisal indicate?

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additional training for identified dimensions may be needed

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29
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[Needs Assessment]

How do surveys help in performance analysis?

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employees can share which knowledge or skills they think should be included in the training

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30
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[Needs Assessment]

This method of performance analysis yields more in-depth answers about training needs

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interviews

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31
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This method of performance analysis will show dimensions with many examples of poor performance

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critical incidents

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32
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4 steps in designing training programs

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  1. set performance objectives
  2. create a detailed training outline
  3. choose a program delivery method
  4. verify the overall program design with upper management
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33
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Refers to the overall goal of the training program with a general and broad statement of intent

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training aim

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34
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How are objectives different from training aim?

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objectives are for a particular learning session

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35
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Vision is to (blank) while mission is to (blank)

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vision is to training aim while mission is to objectives

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36
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Determining the learning objectives must account for (blank) and (blank) constraints

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financial and time constraints

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37
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Learning objectives are stated in the POV of the (blank)

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learner/trainee

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38
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3 main components of a learning objective

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  1. performance
  2. condition
  3. standard
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39
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Performance describeses (blank) that participants will be able to do after the training

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observable behaviors

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40
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Refers to the circumstances under which the participant will perform the activity

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condition

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41
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Refers to the specific level or degree of proficiency necessary to perform the task or job

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standard

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42
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True or False – Standard also describes the equipment, supplies, job aids, and any given information to direct action

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false, these refer to condition

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43
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Standards may involve the following (4):

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  1. speed
  2. accuracy
  3. productivity level
  4. degree of excellence
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44
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Refers to the expectation that employees apply knowledge and skills learned on the job

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transfer of training

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45
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3 factors affecting trainees’ learning

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  1. trainee characteristics
  2. training design
  3. work environment
46
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Trainee characteristics account for individual differences in (blank) and (blank)

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abilities and motivation

47
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2 ways to keep participants motivated in training

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  1. rewards for successful completion

2. make the training design interesting

48
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4 design factors affecting training

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  1. feedback
  2. general principles
  3. identical elements
  4. overlearning
49
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Refers to giving trainees practice beyond what is necessary to reach automaticity

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overlearning

50
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[Training Methods]

Refers to a presentation by a trainer to a group of trainees

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lectures

51
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[Training Methods]

2 main advantages of lectures

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  1. economical

2. saves time

52
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[Training Methods]

Main disadvantage of lectures

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boring

53
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[Training Methods]

Refers to trainees being presented with a written description of an org problem

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case study

54
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[Training Methods]

Case studies are referred to as (blank) in an organizational context

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living cases

55
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[Training Methods]

Main advantage of living cases

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allows the diagnosis of realistic cases and presentation of proposed solutions

56
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to the use of electronic learning aids that has stop-action, instant replay, and slow-motion capabilities

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audio-visual instruction

57
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[Training Methods]

2 main advantages of audio-visual instruction

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  1. easy to illustrate how to follow a certain sequence

2. trainers do not have to demonstrate the task repeatedly

58
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to assuming specific roles in a realistic situation

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role playing

59
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[Training Methods]

Role-playing is effective in training (blank) skills

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people/interpersonal

60
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[Training Methods]

3 main advantages of role-playing

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  1. develops perspectives
  2. trains people to be more sensitive to others’ feelings
  3. can trigger spirited discussion
61
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to watching someone perform a task them having trainees model the task

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behavior modeling

62
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[Training Methods]

Behavior modeling is inspired from (blank)

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Bandura’s Bobo Doll experiment

63
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[Training Methods]

2 main advantages of behavior modeling

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  1. high level of feedback

2. provides practice for new skills

64
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to having a person learn a job by actually doing it

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on-the-job training

65
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[Training Methods]

Main advantage of on-the-job training

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high level of transfer

66
Q

[Training Methods]

2 forms of on-the-job training

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apprenticeship and internship

67
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to a work-study training method that teaches job skills through a combination of on-the-job and classroom training

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apprenticeship

68
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to on-the-job learning sponsored by an educational institution as a component of an academic program

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internship

69
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to real-life situations where trainees make decisions resulting in outcomes that mirror what would happen in the job

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simulation

70
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[Training Methods]

Main advantage of simulations

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provides a risk-free environment for trainees to commit mistakes

71
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to learning on the actual or stimulated equipment to be used in the job but trained off the job

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vestibule training

72
Q

[Training Methods]

Vestibule refers to (blank)

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separate or adjacent room

73
Q

[Training Methods]

Vestibule training is used when?

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when it’s too costly or dangerous to train employees on the job

74
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to online courses done through the employee’s intranet or from online training vendors

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internet-based training

75
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to interactive computer-based systems that increase knowledge or skills

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computer-based training or CBT

76
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to delivering learning content on-demand via mobile devices

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mobile learning

77
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[Training Methods]

Top 6 most used training methods

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  1. lectures
  2. blended
  3. online or computer-based
  4. virtual classroom
  5. social network
  6. mobile
78
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to a special work relationship between two employees where the more experienced one serves as a role model and offers guidance and advice

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mentoring

79
Q

[Training Methods]

Mentors can be found (blank)

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within the company

80
Q

[Training Methods]

4 main advantages of mentoring

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  1. helps employees develop their careers
  2. improves job performance and attitudes
  3. quicker promotion
  4. less turnover
81
Q

[Training Methods]

Refers to high-level executives being paired with a consultant to help improve performance

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executive coaching

82
Q

[Training Methods]

Coaches are usually (blank)

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consultants from a coaching firm

83
Q

[Training Methods]

Why is executive coaching employed?

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the incumbent has performance deficiencies and the costs of finding a replacement are too high

84
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[Training Methods]

Main advantage of executive coaching

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trainee and coach may work for an extended period, providing continuous feedback and advice

85
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[Training Methods]

Main disadvantage of executive training

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expensive

86
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Refers to a piece of research conducted to determine whether the training program had its intended effects

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evaluation

87
Q

5 steps in program evaluation

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  1. set criteria
  2. select study design
  3. select assessment measures
  4. collect data
  5. analyze and interpret data
88
Q

Refers to standards of comparison that determines the effectiveness of a program

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criteria

89
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2 levels of criteria

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training-level and performance-level

90
Q

Concerned with the abilities learned and applied in the training environment rather than on the job

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training-level criteria

91
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Concerned with performance on the job rather than in training

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performance-level

92
Q

This criterion is a better measure of transfer of training

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performance-level

93
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Refers to a structure of a study specifying how data are collected

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design

94
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2 most popular research designs

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pretest-posttest and control group designs

95
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Main advantage of a pretest-posttest design

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practical and efficient

96
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Main disadvantage of pretest-posttest design

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difficult to attribute changes to training itself

97
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4 levels of Kirkpatrick’s training evaluation

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  1. reactions criteria
  2. learning criteria
  3. behavior application criteria
  4. results criteria
98
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Refers to how much trainees like the training or perceived benefits to be gained from it

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reactions criteria

99
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Reactions criteria are given in a (blank) at the end of the training

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questionnaire

100
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

2 main criticisms against reactions criteria

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  1. too subjective

2. may become a popularity contest

101
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

2 limitations of reactions criteria

A
  1. does not measure learning or ability to apply learning

2. cannot measure changes in attitudes or beliefs

102
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

7 components of reactions criteria

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  1. content
  2. materials
  3. instructional method
  4. trainer
  5. environment
  6. logistics
  7. recommendations
103
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

6 common formats of reactions criteria

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  1. two-choice questions with room for explanation
  2. short answers
  3. complete the sentence
  4. ratings
  5. rankings
  6. checklists
104
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Refers to the extent to which participants change attitudes, improve knowledge, or increase skills as a result of training

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learning criteria

105
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

3 ways to determine learning criteria

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  1. tests
  2. observations
  3. interviews
106
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Refers to the assessment of how training affects the way participants perform on the job

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behavior application criteria

107
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Behavior application generally refers to (blank)

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performance appraisal

108
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

3 main challenges in behavior application criteria

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  1. time-consuming
  2. costly
  3. requires good organization and follow-up skills and processes
109
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

3 methods for assessing behavior application criteria

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  1. observations
  2. interviews
  3. control group comparison
110
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

Refers to determining the impact of the training on the org and whether the training had its intended effects

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results criteria

111
Q

[Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation]

3 limitations of results criteria

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  1. time-consuming
  2. costly
  3. difficult to control extraneous variables