Human Resource Planning Chapter 13-14 Quiz
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What is the main difference between training and development?

  • Training is assessed through performance appraisal, while development is assessed through feedback.
  • Training focuses on current job performance, while development prepares employees for new responsibilities. (correct)
  • Training involves teaching specific skills, while development involves building knowledge and skills for the future.
  • Training is conducted on a one-on-one basis, while development involves group training sessions.

Which term refers to the assessment of which employees need training or development and what type of skills or knowledge they need to acquire?

  • Performance appraisal
  • Needs assessment (correct)
  • Validity
  • Reliability

What is the focus of performance appraisal?

  • Evaluating employees based on subjective measures of performance.
  • Measuring the traits and behaviors of employees.
  • Assessing the degree to which a tool or test measures the same thing each time it is used.
  • Evaluating employees' job performance and contributions to their organization. (correct)

What is the main purpose of performance feedback?

<p>To give employees an opportunity to reflect on their performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes formal appraisals from informal appraisals?

<p>Informal appraisals focus on ongoing progress while formal appraisals are based on specified dimensions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What approach should be taken when providing performance feedback?

<p>Approaching it as an exercise in problem solving and solution finding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines employees' pay and benefits?

<p>Characteristics of the organization, job, and levels of performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of supply forecasts in human resource planning?

<p>To estimate the availability and qualifications of current employees now and in the future (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of outsourcing in human resource management?

<p>More flexibility for the firm and providing human capital at a lower cost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six divisions included in the Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ) method of job analysis?

<p>Information input, mental processes, work output, job context, work pace, and relationships with others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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