Reference no: EM133375726
Questions
1. A needs analysis helps to determine what type of training and development is required to resolve performance problems.
a. True
b. False
2. Sandeep is doing a needs analysis to determine potential solutions to a current gap in an organization. He starts the process by interviewing management on the company's strategic direction and does a full resource review. Sandeep is most likely doing a task analysis on this company.
a. True
b. False
3. Resource analysis is the identification of the resources available in an organization that might be required to design a training and development program. As a principle, it does not deal with determining whether the organization has the ability to implement the actual program.
a. True
b. False
4. Which of the following is NOT a typical step in the needs analysis process?
a. task analysis
b. design and delivery
c. andragogy
d. Evaluation analysis
5. In which example does pressure to change employee behaviour come from the internal environment?
a. a change in legislation that affects labour standards
b. a change in customer preferences for products and services
c. an increase in competition from rivals offering better products at lower prices
d. an increase in the number of product-related mistakes that management notices
6. Your CEO has asked you to explain the potential negative consequences of having training and development plans that are not congruent with your company's strategy. Which of the following is likely to be negatively affected for the organization if training initiatives are not aligned with the organization's strategy?
a. book
b. training
value
costs
c. flexibility
d. market value
7. Johnathan, a training specialist, is undertaking a needs analysis for an organization. He is attempting to determine which specific jobs in the organization are contributing to a specific "itch." What step in the needs analysis process is Johnathan most likely performing?
a. stakeholder consultation
b. organizational analysis
c. task analysis
d. person analysis