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Test Bank 107 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TRUE/FALSE 1. Most people have actually been involved in some form of HRD. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 2. As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 3. The core of all HRD efforts is reading ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 4. The Human Relations movement began as an anti-factory movement due to poor working conditions in many factories. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 7 5. Job performance is at the core of all HRD efforts.

108 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 6. In a survey the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) estimates organizations spend under $100 Billion on employee learning and development. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 7. The definition of Human Resource Development includes training for both past and present job skills. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 8. Yeomanries were the forerunners of modern labor unions. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5 9. Scientific Management recognized that people are more important in efficient production than are machines. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 6

Test Bank 109 10. The first documented Factory School began at Hoe and Company in 1782. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 6 11. The show, tell, do and check training method began in World War I and is still in use today. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 6

110 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 12. ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 7 13. In 2010 ASTD has approximately 40,000 members in 100 plus countries. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 8 14. HRD functions are now involved coaching and problem solving. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 8 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 15. Line authority should have no role in the HRM function. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 9 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 16. Traditionally, HRD Departments have Staff Authority. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 10 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 17. McLagan identified the four primary HRD functions.

Test Bank 111 ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 11 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 18. According to Bernthal business strategy should be at the center of all HRD efforts? ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 13 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 19. In order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of the organization to two types of alignment are needed: External and upward alignment ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 14 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 20. HRD executives should contribute ideas, information and recommendations during strategy formulation. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 15 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 21. The learning strategist focuses on entry level employee training. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 17 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 22. In the organization change agent role the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of change strategies.

112 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 20 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 23. Over the past 20 years the HRD profession has become better connected to the academic community.. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 21 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6

Test Bank 113 24. Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Diversity HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 25. Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 25 Diversity HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 26. In the U.S. only about 20% of the jobs require at least a High School education. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 27. HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory. ANS: T PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 26 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 28. ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics.. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 26 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 29. Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often over emphasized..

114 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 29 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-8 30. Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase. ANS: F PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 28 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-8

Test Bank 115 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands is: a. Organization design c. Human resource development b. Organization development d. Human resource planning. ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 2. HRD - Human Resource Development is best defined as: a. A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet current and future job demands. b. A set of systematic and planned activities designed by an organization to provide its members with the necessary skills to meet past job demands. c. A fancy name for being a Personnel Manager d. Just another form of apprenticeship training ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 3. The largest HRD professional organization is:: a. IPMA b. TDAPHR c. SHRM d. ASTD

116 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1 4. The origins of HRD can be traced to: a. Factory schools c. Apprenticeship training programs b. Universities d. Boston's first technical school ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5 5. A 'yeomen' is a person who: a. Sails a ship b. Has not been admitted to an apprentice program as yet c. Has mastered a few skills d. Has mastered all the apprentice skills ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5 6. The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded by: a. Jon Werner c. George Washington b. DeWitt Clinton d. Donald Kirkpatrick ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 5

Test Bank 117 7. The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded to: a. Train university graduates in a skill b. Train the sons of wealthy people c. Train new managers in machine operation d. Provide occupational training to young people who were unemployed or had criminal records ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5

118 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 8. A main distinction between training and development is that developmental activities are generally: a. more focused on specific job skills b. less expensive than training activities c. becoming less common as organizations deal with their changing business environment d. more focused on long-term or future responsibilities ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 11 9. The first privately funded vocational school in the US was founded in: a. 1809 c. 1872 b. 1917 d. 1907 ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 5 10. The first documented factory school was founded in: a. 1809 c. 1872 b. 1917 d. 1907 ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 6

Test Bank 119 11. An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique issues, themes and task is described as: a. human resource intervention c. career development b. tactical career planning d. career planning ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 12 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 12. The introduction of the model T assembly line impacted training in what way? a. Made it less important b. No impact c. Who needs training - anybody can work on an assembly line d. Increased the need for training ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 7 13. The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 granted funds to the states to: a. Build highways b. Training Managers c. Build new universities d. Train people in agriculture, home economics, industry and teacher training ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 6

120 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 14. The two significant historical events that impacted the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers were: a. The introduction of the Ford model T and World War I b. The introduction of the Ford model T and World War II c. The introduction of the Steam engine and World War I d. The introduction of the Cotton Gin and the Civil War ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7 15. Which of the following function is NOT for a large HRD department? a. management training & c. organizational development development specialist b. skills training administrator d. compensation and benefits specialist ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 15 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4

Test Bank 121 16. The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having 2 years exempt-level HR experience? a. PHR, Professional in Human Resources b. HRDP, Human Resource Development Professional c. HRE, Human Resources Executive d. AHR, Administrator in HR ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 21 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 17. Diversity in the workforce includes what groups of employees? a. Older workers b. Women c. Workers of different ethnic and racial backgrounds d. All of the above are considered diverse groups ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 18. A four-step, sequential process used to design HRD interventions is called: a. PDAC (plan, do, act, check) b. PDCA (plan, design, check, assess) c. ADImE (assess, design, implement, evaluate) d. SADIE (survey, access, develop, implement, evaluate) ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 27

122 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-8 19. HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures. Which of the following would NOT be a "hard" measure? a. immediate, post training, employee survey b. cost-benefit analysis c. reduced employee turnover d. increased customer satisfaction and retention ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 29 Communication HRM Bloom s: Application LO-7 20. Which of the following is NOT viewed as a primary human resource management (HRM) function? a. HR planning b. Designing performance management and performance appraisal systems c. Staffing d. Compensation and benefits ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 10 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 21. The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in: a. 1809 c. 1872 b. 1917 d. 1907

Test Bank 123 ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 6 22. The four step instructional training method introduced in World War I used the following steps: a. Show and tell c. Show - tell - do and check b. Tell - do and check d. Show - tell and do ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7

124 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 23. During World War II the TWI (Training within Industry) was established by the: a. Federal Government c. US Chamber of Commerce b. State of New York d. General Electric ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7 24. An undesirable by-product of the factory system was: a. Higher taxes for the factory owners b. Abuse of unskilled workers and children c. The creation of labor unions d. Lack of strong government regulation ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 7 25. The Human Relations movement began in the: a. Late 1930's c. Late 1940's b. Late 1890's d. 1950's at Harvard ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 7 26. ASTD stands for: a. The Alaskan Society for Training & Development b. The American Society for Training & Development

Test Bank 125 c. The American Society for Teaching Drama d. The American Society for Technical Development ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 8 27. Which of the following is not a primary function of HRM? a. Compensation and benefits c. Health and safety b. Staffing d. Performance Management ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 10 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 28. Which of the following is a secondary function of HRM? a. Compensation and benefits b. Labor relations c. Health and safety d. Performance Management and performance appraisal systems ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 10 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 29. A staff organization generally: a. Gives direct orders to workers c. Directly produces goods and services b. Advises and consults d. Does not include the HR department

126 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 10 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-3 30. Which of the following is not a typical T & D function? a. Employee discipline c. Technical training b. Employee orientation d. Coaching ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 11 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4

Test Bank 127 31. Strategic management involves all of the following except? a. Strategy formulation c. Strategy recording b. Control d. Strategy implementation ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 13 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 32. A challenge currently facing the HRD field is: a. Increasing workforce diversity b. Competing in a global economy c. Eliminating the skills gap d. All of the above are challenges HRD faces ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 33. The work force is: a. Getting younger c. Getting older b. Staying about the same age-wise d. No one really knows ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 34. What is true about a Learning organization? a. HRD people do not like the concept b. Over 90% of HRD executives think it is important for organizations to

128 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development become a learning organizations c. It is now required by federal law. d. It is something an organization can achieve by passing a certification exam ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 25 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 35. According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills? a. 75 c. 3-5 b. 25-40 d. about 10 percent ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-7 36. According to the 'new learning & performance wheel' what is true about Business Strategy? a. It should be at the hub or center of HRD efforts b. It should not be a part of the wheel c. It is included in the 'upper right spokes' d. It is included in the 'lower left spokes' ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 13 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 37. In the needs assessment phase the gap can be:

Test Bank 129 a. A current deficiency c. Both A & B above are gaps b. A new challenge that demands change d. None of the above are a gap ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 28 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-8 38. The core of all HRD efforts is a. Profit c. New skills b. Learning d. Reducing costs ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 4 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-1

130 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 39. Apprenticeship training a. Began in the 1920 s c. Has been used only for skilled trades b. Has been used to train skilled workers and even physicians d. Is no longer used ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 5 40. Training semi-skilled workers to use machines after the Industrial Revolution was done by: a. Factory Schools c. Yeoman Training b. Corporate Universities d. Apprentice programs ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 6 41. The two events that lead to the development of company training programs for unskilled and semi-skilled workers were a. World War II & the Industrial revolution b. World War I & the Industrial revolution c. The Model T & World War I d. The Model T & World War II ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7

Test Bank 131 42. The Human Relations movement highlighted a. The need for more factory schools c. The importance of well trained managers b. The importance of machine efficiency d. The importance of human behavior on the job ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7 43. In Chester Barnard s book The functions of the executive he emphasized the integration of a. Machines and efficiency c. Efficiency and employee training b. Traditional management & behavioral science d. Training & development ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 7 44. In the 1980 s ASTD s focus looked strongly at a. The strategic role of HRD c. High performing work systems b. Performance Improvement programs d. All of the above ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 8

132 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 45. Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan s original HR wheel? a. Training and development c. Career Development b. Organizational development d. On the job training ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 11 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 46. When comparing Training to Development a. Development has a longer term focus than training b. Training has a longer term focus than development c. Training involves only skills, development involves everything else d. Development focuses mostly on upper level managers ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 11 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4

Test Bank 133 47. Which of the following is true about organizational development? a. It emphasizes macro changes c. In OD the HRD professional functions as a change agent b. It emphasizes micro changes d. They are all true ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 12 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 48. For HRD to play a more important role in the strategic plan of an organization all of the following are necessary except: a. The must contribute ideas and information to strategy formulation b. Education & training must support strategic management c. Training must be budget conscious d. Training must be linked to the organizations goals and strategies ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 15 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-5 49. The 3 areas of foundation competencies needed by HRD professionals include all of the following except: a. Personal skills c. Interpersonal skills b. Team skills d. Business/management skills ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 17 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6

134 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 50. A primary role of the HRD Executive/Manager is to a. Stay within the budget c. Plan lots of programs each year b. Offer only programs that trainees really like going to d. Promote the value of HRD programs to senior managers ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: Page 19 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 51. The Organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs? a. Alternative work designs c. Education and training programs b. Lesson plans d. Quality management programs ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 20 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 52. Certification for HRD professionals is a. Offered by SHRM c. The certified professional in Learning and performance b. Scheduled to begin in 2010 d. Offered by the US Government ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 20 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 53. The Human Resource Certificate Institute offers all of the following except: a. Professional in Human Resources c. Senior Professional in Human

Test Bank 135 Resources b. Master Professional in Human Resources d. Global Professional in Human Resources ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 21 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 54. The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes: a. Offering University courses c. Allowing academics to be certified b. Offering more academic courses to members d. A research journal - the HRD Quarterly ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 21 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6

136 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development 55. The purpose of the Benchmarking forum is to a. Share ideas, both good and bad c. Share all HRD research b. Compare wages for HRD executives d. Learn about best practices ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 22 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-6 56. What is true about the skills gap? a. Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. b. The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. c. The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. d. There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 24 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 57. Lifelong learning means: a. The same learning for all employees b. Continuing education for all employees c. Skills training for all employees d. Different things for different employees ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 25

Test Bank 137 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 58. Identifying training needs involves all of the following except? a. Examine the organization c. Looking at job tasks b. Looking at educational standards in the local area d. Looking at individual employee performance ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 28 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 59. Scheduling a training program is: a. Not as easy as it appears c. Not very important to think about b. Always easy to do d. Important only if you use an external trainer ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 29 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4 60. Evaluation allows managers to make better decisions about? a. Continuing to use a method of c. How to allocate scarce resources training b. Continuing to offer a program d. All of the above are factors for managers ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: Page 29 Communication HRM Bloom s: Knowledge LO-4

138 Chapter 1 Introduction To Human Resource Development