Ch. 7 WUP

It is illegal in the United States for an apprentice to earn an income while learning a trade

False

The major advantage to distance learning is the increased interaction between the trainer and the audience.

False

Which statement is true of an apprenticeship?

An apprentice usually assists a certified tradesperson at the worksite.

Which of the following is a work-study training method that teaches job skills through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom training?

Apprenticeship

Team training in which team members understand and practice each other's skills so that they are prepared to step in and take another member's place is referred to as

Cross-training

With __________, trainees at different locations attend programs online, using their computers to view lectures, participate in discussions, and share documents.

Distance learning

Par On, a firm that creates games for mobile devices and PCs, has an unusual training program for all its new employees. The program lasts for five days and does not involve doing any work. During this period the trainees, in teams of three, visit different departments, gathering information about the company and various department functions. Additionally, they are paired with more experienced employees to discuss their goals at the company and to learn more about the organization's culture and policies. The form of training used for new employees at Par On is best described as a form of...

Onboarding

Which program prepares new employees to perform their jobs effectively and establish work relationships?

Orientation

Which term refers to a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training?

Readiness for change

__________ exists when employees are able and eager to learn and when their organizations encourage learning.

Readiness for change

Enrique is hired as a seasonal firefighter by the Oregon Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The training used to prepare Enrique for his firefighting job involves an online training module. In this game-like module, Enrique is virtually placed in a real-life scenario such as a garage fire or a restaurant fire, and his goal is to put out the fire and save as many lives as possible. This form of training is referred to as a(n)

Simulation

Infinity Inc. uses simulators to train its cable installers. Several employees who completed the simulation training did not pass the test in which they were supposed to demonstrate the necessary skills. The training manager investigated and identified the source of the problem. Which of the following would be the most likely source?

The simulation contained elements unlike those found in infinity's work environment

Which of the following consists of an organization's planned effort to help employees acquire job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors?

Training

Effective training objectives include performance standards that are measurable.

True

Readiness for training is a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training.

True

Training refers to any planned effort by a firm to facilitate the learning of job-related knowledge, skills, or behavior by employees.

True