Learning & Development Flashcards
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According to the revised Bloom's Taxonomy (2001), which cognitive level represents the HIGHEST order of thinking?
Answer: Create
In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Create' (formerly Synthesis) is the highest cognitive level, requiring learners to combine elements to generate a new, original product or solution.
What is the primary function of a Learning Management System (LMS) in an organization?
Answer: To track, deliver, and administer training and development programs
An LMS is a software platform used to plan, implement, deliver, track completion of, and assess the effectiveness of employee learning and training programs.
What does calculating the ROI (Return on Investment) of a training program measure?
Answer: The financial return gained from the training relative to its total cost
Training ROI compares the monetary benefits derived from the training program against its total costs, providing a percentage figure to justify training expenditures.
Which career development approach involves a more experienced employee sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and offering professional advice to support a less experienced colleague's growth?
Answer: Mentoring
Mentoring is a developmental relationship where a more experienced employee provides ongoing guidance, support, and knowledge transfer to help a less experienced colleague grow professionally.
What is the primary purpose of an Individual Development Plan (IDP)?
Answer: To outline an employee's career goals and the specific actions needed to achieve them
An IDP is a personalized action plan that documents an employee's career development goals and identifies the specific learning activities, resources, and timelines needed to achieve them.
In employee development, a 'stretch assignment' refers to which of the following?
Answer: A challenging task or project that pushes an employee beyond their current skill level to accelerate growth
A stretch assignment is a developmental project or role that requires employees to build new competencies by operating beyond their current comfort zone, accelerating skill development.
What is 'microlearning' in the context of modern L&D design?
Answer: Short, focused learning modules that address a single topic or skill in a brief, digestible format
Microlearning delivers content in small, focused units—typically 3 to 10 minutes—targeting a specific skill or knowledge point for quick consumption, application, and retention.