Test bank Human Resource Development 6th Edition by Jon M. Werner

Test Bank Human Resource Development 6th Edition by Jon M. Werner

CHAPTER 5—DESIGNING EFFECTIVE HRD PROGRAMS

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1. When designing an HRD program it is often more effective to use objectives developed by an outside vendor rather than developing your own objectives.

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2.A needs assessment if usually very useful in defining an HRD program’s objectives.

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3. A train the trainer program is cheap and easy to do.

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4. A lesson plan is a good idea to use when developing a training program.

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5. People who really know a subject always make great trainers.

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6. The most commonly used method of training is still the old instructor-led classroom program.

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7. Executive development programs is the most frequent type of training offered by organizations.

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8. What day of the week a training program is scheduled to be offered is not a factor in training employees.

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9. According to the text it is a good idea to decide whether to design or purchase the HRD program before setting the program objectives?

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10. HRD objectives describe the intent and desired result of an HRD program.

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