Learning and Development Flashcards
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An organization is implementing a 'blended learning' approach. Which combination BEST exemplifies this strategy?
Answer: Combining synchronous classroom sessions with asynchronous online modules
Blended learning intentionally combines face-to-face instruction with online/digital modalities to leverage the strengths of each format.
A manager consistently provides high-potential employees with challenging cross-functional projects. This L&D practice is BEST described as:
Answer: Stretch assignments
Stretch assignments deliberately place employees in roles or projects that exceed their current capabilities, accelerating growth and development.
Which of the following represents a 'performance support tool' rather than a training solution?
Answer: A quick-reference card posted at a workstation for complex procedures
Performance support tools provide just-in-time job aids that help employees perform tasks correctly without requiring them to recall everything from training.
An L&D professional is using Bloom's Taxonomy to write learning objectives. Which verb is MOST appropriate for the 'Synthesis/Create' level?
Answer: Design
At the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy (Create/Synthesis), learners produce something new by combining elements; 'design' reflects this generative capability.
A global company finds that training effectiveness varies significantly across cultures. Which approach BEST addresses this challenge?
Answer: Conduct cultural due diligence and localize learning design for cultural relevance
Effective global L&D requires cultural localization—adapting examples, scenarios, and delivery to align with local values, norms, and communication styles.
Under Title VII as it applies to training, employers must ensure that:
Answer: Training programs do not discriminate based on protected class characteristics
Title VII prohibits discrimination in all terms of employment including training; access to development opportunities cannot be denied based on protected characteristics.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a 'learning needs assessment' conducted before designing a training program?
Answer: To identify performance gaps and root causes that training can address
A learning needs assessment identifies the gap between current and desired performance and determines whether training is the appropriate solution.