6.6 Summary

Question 1

True or False: When setting up training programs, the only criteria that should be considered is “what”.

Answer 1

False

In setting up training programs, a number of criteria should be considered, especially a response to the questions who, what, and where?

Question 2

True or False: Even with the external changes occurring in our global society, the notion of training and development has stayed the same.

Answer 2

False

The notion of training and development within organizations is changing rapidly. The notion of training and development within organizations is changing rapidly. In addition to companies understanding the need to ensure that their workforce is capable of performing productively, organizations are realizing that training and development are important as a strategic approach by which to achieve a competitive edge.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a phase of training and development taught in this topic?

Assessment of needs
Organization
Implementation
Evaluation

Answer 3

Organization

Question 4

True or False: Trainings should be adaptable so that different participants, subjects, and companies can use them in the ways that best suits their needs.

Answer 4

True

Training should be adapted as much as possible to the learning style(s) of the participants and the subject matter to be learned.

Question 5

What Two Types of Data Are Typlcally Gathered During the Evaluation Phase?

Answer 5

Formative and Summative