Training and Development Flashcards
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Which training delivery method is BEST suited for teaching a complex psychomotor skill like operating heavy machinery?
Answer: On-the-job training with a skilled mentor
On-the-job training with a skilled mentor allows hands-on practice of psychomotor skills in the actual work environment.
A company is redesigning its onboarding program. Which outcome is MOST important to measure in the first 90 days?
Answer: New hire time-to-productivity
Time-to-productivity measures how quickly new hires become effective contributors, directly reflecting onboarding program success.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a job task analysis in instructional design?
Answer: To identify the knowledge and skills required to perform a job
Job task analysis identifies the specific knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to perform a job, forming the foundation for training content.
Under the ADDIE model, during which phase would a trainer develop a pilot test of the training program?
Answer: Development
Pilot testing occurs during the Development phase, where materials are created and tested before full implementation.
An employee consistently underperforms despite repeated coaching. The manager documents the issue and refers the employee to HR. What should HR consider FIRST?
Answer: Determining whether a performance gap exists due to lack of skill or lack of will
HR must distinguish between skill gaps (addressable by training) and motivation/will gaps (requiring different interventions) before recommending action.
Which adult learning principle states that adults learn best when they understand the relevance of the training to their current work?
Answer: Orientation to learning
Orientation to learning (problem-centered learning) reflects Knowles' andragogy principle that adults want training directly applicable to real tasks.
A company uses a 'blended learning' approach. Which combination BEST describes blended learning?
Answer: Combining instructor-led training with online or self-directed learning components
Blended learning combines face-to-face instructor-led training with digital or self-directed learning components to maximize flexibility and effectiveness.