21 Questions
What is the purpose of orientation in an organization?
To familiarize new employees with their jobs, coworkers, and key aspects of the organization
Which training activity involves employees being moved between two or more jobs in a planned manner?
Job Rotation
What is the focus of off-the-job training?
Acquiring and improving job-related skills
What is the significance of performance appraisal in an organization?
To measure and evaluate employee performance
Which type of pay tends to be applied to sales jobs with measurable job targets?
Commission
What is the main advantage of salary as a form of compensation?
It offers a stable income without risk
What is the purpose of the Replacement management?
Dealing with employee turnover
Which form of compensation is particularly important for middle-aged to older individuals?
Pensions
What does the Compensation Mix break down into percentages?
The types of pay a person is receiving
Which type of training typically involves a supervisor or experienced coworker and focuses on hands-on skills?
On-The-Job Training and Coaching
What type of guidance typically applies to broader tasks and involves both hands-on and hands-off approach?
Mentoring
What is most common in off the job training, often sent by a company for management development or job-specific skills?
Off the Job Training
Which process formally assesses work accomplishments and provides feedback, serving both evaluation and development purposes?
Performance Appraisal
Which methods are used with different approaches to evaluating performance?
All of the above
Which alternatives to supervisory appraisal involve input from various sources?
All of the above
Which form of compensation includes both intrinsic and extrinsic forms?
Extrinsic Compensation
Which provides nonmaterial benefits like sense of fulfillment, achievement, purpose, and relationships with coworkers?
Intrinsic Compensation
Which are various forms of material compensation?
All of the above
What does work-life balance refer to?
The ability of employees to balance career demands with personal and family needs
Which type of performance element assessment is typically done by a supervisor or experienced coworker?
Performance Appraisal
What type of management training is most common in off the job training?
All of the above
Study Notes
– On-The-Job Training and Coaching: Specific to performance elements, typically done by a supervisor or experienced coworker, focuses on hands-on skills. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Mentoring: Applies to broader tasks, typically done by an experienced employee, and involves both hands-on and hands-off guidance. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Off the Job Training: Management training is most common, often sent by a company for management development or job-specific skills. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Performance Appraisal: Formally assesses work accomplishments and provides feedback, serving both evaluation and development purposes. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Types of Performance Appraisal: Graphic rating scales, BARS, and critical incidents technique are used with different approaches to evaluating performance. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Alternatives to Supervisory Appraisal: Peer appraisal, upward appraisal, and 360-degree feedback involve input from various sources. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Compensation: Includes both intrinsic (nonmaterial) and extrinsic (material) forms, such as wages, salary, bonuses, benefits, and work-life balance. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Intrinsic Compensation: Provides nonmaterial benefits like sense of fulfillment, achievement, purpose, and relationships with coworkers. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Types of Extrinsic Pay: Base pay, wages, salary, piecework, commission, merit pay increase, and benefits are various forms of material compensation. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals) – Work-Life Balance: Refers to the ability of employees to balance career demands with personal and family needs, with progressive employers supporting it. (Chapter 12, Management Fundamentals)
Test your knowledge on HR training, performance appraisal, and compensation mixes as outlined in Management Fundamentals - Chapter 12. Explore types of on-the-job and off-the-job training, significance of performance appraisal, and tools for constructing performance appraisals.
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