1. Training methods used to stimulate learning can be classified in three ways, one of which is

conferences

lectures

on-the-job training

intelligent tutoring

2. In evaluating training programs, it is important to distinguish _____ from data-collection methods.

organizational payoffs

cost-benefit analysis

individual participation

targets of evaluation

3. The evaluation phase is one phase of the process for effective training to occur. Which of the following is not a part of the evaluation phase?

Select training media

Develop criteria

Pretest trainees

Monitor training

4. _____ analysis is helpful in determining the special needs of a particular group, such as older workers, women, or managers at different levels.

Individual

Organization

Demographic

Operations

5. Which of the following is an example of an on-the-job training method?

Understudy assignments

Role playing

Intelligent tutoring

Case method

6. Which of the following is an example of the simulation method of training?

Job rotation

Orientation

Correspondence courses

In-basket

7. The level of training needs analysis that attempts to identify the content of the training is _____ analysis.

environmental

operations

organizational

individual

8. _____ refers to the material that is rich in association for the trainees and is therefore easily understood by them.

Pygmalion effect

Training paradox

Orientation

Meaningfulness

9. Which theory is founded on the premise that an individual’s intentions regulate his or her behavior?

Correspondent inference theory

Goal theory

Grounded theory

Attribution theory

10. The impact of training on _____ is the most significant, but it is the most difficult effect to demonstrate.

organizational results

demographics

action learning

trainee self-esteem

11. When trainees are given the opportunity to practice far beyond the point where they have performed a task correctly several times, the task becomes second nature and is

overlearned

irrelevant

repetitive

boring

12. The level of training needs analysis that focuses on identifying whether training supports the company’s strategic direction is called _____ analysis.

operations

individual

environmental

organization