HRM Chapter 4
Which of the following statements is true?
In general, mistakes should be avoided in a training context. Most of what is learned during training is successfully transferred to the workplace. Correct! For training to be effective, both learning and transfer are needed. Transfer of training is to be considered only after the completion of training.
Which of the following statements is true of organizing as a learning strategy?
It requires the learner to find similarities and themes in the training material.
_____ refers to individual control over one's thinking.
Metacognition
The learning cycle for a trainee begins with a(n) _____.
concrete experience
Instrumentality is similar to self-efficacy beliefs.
false
Open skills need to be identically reproduced on the job.
false
In the context of expectancy theory, the belief that performing a given action is associated with a particular outcome is called _____.
instrumentality
Spaced practice is typically considered superior to massed practice.
true
The working storage and semantic encoding processes both relate to short-term memory.
true
To promote a learning orientation, trainers should deemphasize competition among trainees, create a community of learning, and allow trainees to make errors.
true
Which of the following examples best reflects an attitude as a learning outcome?
value work-life balance
_____ relates to the learner's decision regarding what information to attend to, how to remember, and how to solve problems.
Cognitive strategy
_____ use concrete experience and reflective observation and are good at generating ideas and seeing a situation from multiple perspectives.
Divergers
Making a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant is an example of a closed skill.
true
_____ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.
Self-regulation
Learner-learner interaction is most appropriate when learners have to _____.
acquire personal knowledge based on experience
Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to _____.
apply generalizable concepts and rules to solve complex problems
In the context of andragogy, group discussions would likely be less appropriate than the traditional lecture method.
false
Divergers use concrete experience and active experimentation. They are good at implementing decisions, carrying out plans, and getting involved in new experiences.
false
Generalization is defined as continued use of what was learned over time.
false
In error management training, trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and should largely be avoided.
false
Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for supporting the transfer of open skills?
providing detailed checklists for trainees to follow
Behavior modification is a training method that is primarily based on _____.
reinforcement theory
Developing a computer program that meets customer specifications is an example of an intellectual skills learning outcome.
true
It is best to include a combination of examples and practice, rather than all practice.
true