Question 1

Simulations are used to teach production and process skills as well as management and interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mentoring and coaching are synonymous terms when referring to employee development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A protean career is based on self-direction with the goal of psychological success in one's work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ is based on the belief that differences in individuals' behaviour result from preferences in decision making,interpersonal communication,and information gathering.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment center
B)  Performance appraisal
C)  MBTI
D)  BenchmarkE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

_____ usually includes descriptions of strengths and weaknesses,career goals,and development activities for reaching the career goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assessment
B)  Reality check
C)  Action plan
D)  Development planE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Mentoring and coaching are two types of _____ that are used to develop employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal relationships
B)  formal education programs
C)  assessment exercises
D)  job experiencesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

A peer or manager who works closely with an employee to motivate him/her,help him/her develop skills,and provide reinforcement and feedback is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  mentor.
B)  coach.
C)  good Samaritan.
D)  high-potential employee.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

A mentor is an:

Accepted Answer

A)  employee's peer who provides feedback and coaching.
B)  employee's manager who provides feedback and coaching.
C)  employee's family member who provides feedback and coaching.
D)  experienced,productive senior employee who helps develop a less experienced employee.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Succession planning is critical and requires senior management to systematically review leadership talent in the company and it ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Providing employees with the opportunity to get away from the day-to-day stresses of their job and acquire new skills and perspectives is known as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer.
B)  expatriate assignment.
C)  sabbatical.
D)  externship.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Person analysis helps the manager identify whether training is appropriate and which employees need training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There are six steps and responsibilities in the career management process: self-assessment,performance review,reality check,goal setting,action planning,and follow up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that a protégé receives from a mentoring relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coaching
B)  Protection
C)  Performance goals
D)  VisibilityE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Training is moving from a primary focus on teaching employees specific skills to a broader focus of creating and sharing knowledge,a continuous learning perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A downward move is always negatively related to an individual's career and will never benefit them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

On-the-job training,simulations,case studies,and business games are examples of hands-on learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Succession planning does all but one of the following.Name the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Requires senior management to systematically conduct a review of leadership talent in the company.
B)  It provides a set of developmental experiences that managers must complete to be considered for top management positions.
C)  Ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.
D)  It identifies specific employee replacements for each managerial position within the company.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The last step in the instructional design process involves choosing a training method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The step in the career management process where employees develop short- and long-term career objectives is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-assessment.
B)  reality check.
C)  goal setting.
D)  action planning.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

_____ refers to creating an environment in which employees share a sense of belonging,mutual respect,and commitment from others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural immersion
B)  Change
C)  Attitude awareness
D)  InclusionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: Training and Strategic Development of People

The last step in the instructional design process involves choosing a training method.

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_____ is based on the belief that differences in individuals' behaviour result from preferences in decision making,interpersonal communication,and information gathering.

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_____ refers to creating an environment in which employees share a sense of belonging,mutual respect,and commitment from others.

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A downward move is always negatively related to an individual's career and will never benefit them.

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A peer or manager who works closely with an employee to motivate him/her,help him/her develop skills,and provide reinforcement and feedback is known as a:

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Mentoring and coaching are two types of _____ that are used to develop employees.

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The step in the career management process where employees develop short- and long-term career objectives is called:

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A protean career is based on self-direction with the goal of psychological success in one's work.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit that a protégé receives from a mentoring relationship?

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A mentor is an:

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Succession planning does all but one of the following.Name the exception.

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Training is moving from a primary focus on teaching employees specific skills to a broader focus of creating and sharing knowledge,a continuous learning perspective.

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On-the-job training,simulations,case studies,and business games are examples of hands-on learning.

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Mentoring and coaching are synonymous terms when referring to employee development.

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Simulations are used to teach production and process skills as well as management and interpersonal skills.

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Succession planning is critical and requires senior management to systematically review leadership talent in the company and it ensures that top-level managerial talent is available.

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There are six steps and responsibilities in the career management process: self-assessment,performance review,reality check,goal setting,action planning,and follow up.

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Person analysis helps the manager identify whether training is appropriate and which employees need training.

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Providing employees with the opportunity to get away from the day-to-day stresses of their job and acquire new skills and perspectives is known as a(n) :

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_____ usually includes descriptions of strengths and weaknesses,career goals,and development activities for reaching the career goal.

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