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Which of the following is NOT a factor typically considered when determining what aspects of an organization to change?

  • Structure
  • Finance (correct)
  • Technology
  • Culture
  • Overcoming resistance to change is a key responsibility of the Human Resource Manager.

    True (A)

    What are the three stages of Lewin's Change Process?

    Unfreezing, Moving, Refreezing

    The Human Resource Manager can help to effectively use ______ practices to manage change within an organization.

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    Match the following organizational change factors with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Technology = Includes advancements in software, hardware, and communication systems. Culture = Refers to the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the organization. Structure = Describes the organization's design and hierarchy. Employees = Represents the workforce and their skills, knowledge, and motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lewin's Change Process emphasizes that the refreezing stage is crucial to ensure that the new changes become permanent.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key responsibility of the Human Resource Manager in managing organizational change?

    <p>Financial planning and budgeting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are methods for Identifying Training Needs?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the ways that technology can be used to implement organizational change?

    <p>Technology can be used to communicate new policies, train employees on new procedures, and provide access to information about change initiatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Performance appraisals are a primary method for identifying training needs.

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    What are two examples of work environment characteristics that can influence the transfer of training back to the workplace?

    <p>Opportunity to perform and manager support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The acronym EPSS stands for _______ ______ _______ ______.

    <p>Employee Performance Support System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following work environment characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Climate for transfer = The overall organizational culture that supports and encourages the application of training Technological support = Having the necessary technology and resources to apply training effectively Self-management skills = An employee’s ability to effectively monitor and regulate their own learning and performance Manager support = Supervisors who encourage and facilitate the use of acquired training in the workplace Peer support = Collaborative efforts among colleagues to share knowledge, provide assistance, and support the use of training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way managers can support training?

    <p>Evaluate employees based solely on their participation in training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Training effectiveness is measured by the number of employees who attend a training program.

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    What is one benefit of using job-related performance data to identify training needs?

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    What is the first step in creating a training program?

    <p>Set training objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A detailed job description is not required for creating a training program.

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    What is the purpose of an abbreviated task analysis record form in training program development?

    <p>An abbreviated task analysis record form helps break down a job into its key tasks and steps, allowing for a more structured and efficient training process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The long-term focus of management development programs involves assessing the company's ______ and developing both current and future managers.

    <p>strategic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their corresponding steps in creating a training program:

    <p>Set training objectives = Step 1 Develop an abbreviated task analysis record form = Step 3 Use a detailed job description = Step 2 Develop a job instruction sheet = Step 4 Compile training program for the job = Step 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the long-term focus of management development programs?

    <p>Creating a formal training program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Management development programs should only focus on developing future managers, not current ones.

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    What is the importance of appraising managers' current performance in management development programs?

    <p>Appraising managers' current performance helps identify areas for improvement and development, providing a baseline for tailoring individual training plans and development opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the Unfreezing stage of leading change?

    <p>Establish a sense of urgency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Moving stage requires monitoring and assessing progress.

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    What type of design is often used in evaluating training efforts?

    <p>Time series design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Organizational Development often involves action __________.

    <p>research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following training effects with their definitions:

    <p>Reaction of trainees = How trainees feel about the training program Learning that took place = Knowledge or skills acquired during training Behavior that changed = Application of new skills on the job Results achieved = Outcomes from applying training in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the four-step training process?

    <p>Performance evaluation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ADDIE model consists of five steps: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

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    What is the primary purpose of conducting a needs assessment in training?

    <p>To identify training requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first step in the training process is ______.

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    Match the analysis type with its description.

    <p>Task Analysis = Assessing new employees' training needs Performance Analysis = Assessing current employees' training needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered when choosing a training method?

    <p>Employee personal preferences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Creating a learning environment is not an important part of the training process.

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    What are the two types of analysis involved in training needs assessment?

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    Which of the following is not categorized under presentation methods?

    <p>On-the-job training (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Simulations are a form of hands-on training method.

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    What does OJT stand for in training methods?

    <p>On-the-Job Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _________ method is characterized by learning through engagement in real-life tasks and projects.

    <p>Experiential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the training method with its characteristic:

    <p>Apprenticeship Training = Hands-on learning under supervision Computer-Based Training (CBT) = Self-paced e-learning modules Job Instruction Training = Step-by-step job guidance Teletraining = Training delivered via electronic means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options is not a benefit of On-the-Job Training (OJT)?

    <p>Requires extensive theoretical knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behavior modeling is considered a hands-on training method.

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    Name one advantage of using simulations in training.

    <p>Immediate feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Training Process Steps

    A methodical approach to employee training involving needs analysis, instructional design, implementation, and evaluation.

    ADDIE Model

    A framework consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation used to guide training processes.

    Needs Assessment

    A systematic approach to determine what training is required for employees to improve performance.

    Task Analysis

    Evaluating the specific tasks required by a position to identify necessary training needs for new employees.

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    Performance Analysis

    An evaluation method focusing on the current employees' performance to identify training needs for improvement.

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    Instructional Design

    The creation of educational experiences that make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more efficient and effective.

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    Organizational Analysis

    A key step in needs assessment focusing on examining the organization to identify training needs supporting strategic goals.

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    Support Factors for Training

    Considerations such as company strategy, available resources, and management or peer backing in choosing training methods.

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    Instructor-led Classroom Instruction

    Traditional face-to-face teaching led by an instructor.

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    Distance Learning

    Learning conducted via remote methods, often using technology.

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    On-the-Job Training (OJT)

    Training method where an employee learns by doing the actual job.

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    Apprenticeship Training

    A system where individuals learn a trade from experienced workers.

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    E-learning

    Learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the Internet.

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    Simulations

    Training method that uses virtual environments to mimic real-world scenarios.

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    Behavior Modeling

    Learning method where individuals learn by observing and imitating others.

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    Blended Learning

    An approach that combines traditional classroom methods with online learning.

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    Assessment Center

    A method of evaluating employees through simulations and exercises to determine training needs.

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    Performance Appraisals

    Formal evaluations of an employee's work performance and competencies.

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    Attitude Surveys

    Tools used to gauge employee attitudes and perceptions related to their training and work.

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    Transfer of Training

    The application of skills and knowledge learned in training to real-world job performance.

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    Manager Support

    Actions taken by managers to facilitate the application of training in the workplace.

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    Self-management Skills

    Skills that enable employees to regulate their own training and performance effectively.

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    Opportunity to Perform

    The chance employees have to apply what they've learned in their work environment.

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    Training Objectives

    Specific goals set for what trainees should learn or achieve.

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    Job Description Use

    Detailed outline of tasks and responsibilities for a position, guiding training.

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    Task Analysis Record Form

    A concise tool to document tasks and skills required for a job role.

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    Job Instruction Sheet

    A document providing step-by-step guidance on how to perform specific tasks.

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    Training Program Compilation

    The process of assembling the training content and methods for a specific job.

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    Management Development Focus

    Long-term initiatives aimed at growing and evaluating current and future managers.

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    Assessing Managers' Performance

    Evaluating current management's effectiveness to identify areas for development.

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    Strategic Needs Appraisal

    Assessment of the company's strategic requirements to align management programs with growth.

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    Types of Organizational Change

    Includes changes in technology, strategy, culture, structure, and employees.

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    Human Resource Manager’s Role

    HR managers organize, lead, and effectively utilize practices to manage change.

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    Resistance to Change

    Opposition from employees when an organization undergoes transformation.

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    Lewin’s Change Process

    A model consisting of three steps: unfreezing, moving, and refreezing to manage change.

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    Unfreezing

    The first step in Lewin’s model that involves preparing for change by breaking down existing mindsets.

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    Moving

    The second step in Lewin's model where new behaviors and processes are developed and implemented.

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    Refreezing

    The final step in Lewin's model where new changes are solidified and integrated into the organization.

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    Organizational Development Practices

    Strategies and processes that improve the organization’s capability through change management.

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    Unfreezing Stage

    The first stage in leading change, where urgency for change is established and commitment is mobilized.

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    Moving Stage

    The second stage in leading change, involving creating coalitions, shared vision, and facilitating change.

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    Refreezing Stage

    The final stage in leading change, focused on reinforcing new behaviors and assessing progress.

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    Organizational Development (OD)

    A process using action research and behavioral science to change organizations in a desired direction.

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    Evaluating Training Efforts

    The process of assessing training effectiveness through various measurement types like reaction, learning, and results.

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    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course title: HRM 210 Intro to HR
    • Instructor: Bilal Fakih
    • Chapter: 6 Training
    • Semester: Fall 2024/25

    Learning Outcomes (Chapter 6)

    • Summarize the purpose and process of employee orientation
    • List and explain the four steps in the training process
    • Discuss how to motivate trainees
    • Describe and illustrate how to identify training requirements
    • Explain how to distinguish between problems fixable with training and those not
    • Explain how to use five training techniques
    • List and discuss four management development programs
    • Discuss the importance of eight steps in leading organizational change
    • Define organizational development and distinguish it from traditional organizational change

    Purpose of Orientation

    • Orientation helps new employees feel welcome and at ease
    • New employees understand the organization
    • New employees understand work expectations and behavior
    • New employees begin the socialization process.

    Orientation Process

    • Employee benefit information
    • Personnel policies
    • Daily routine
    • Company organization and operations
    • Safety measures and regulations
    • Facilities tour

    Training Process

    • Training is the process of teaching new employees the basic skills needed to perform jobs
    • Training is a hallmark of good management reducing employer's exposure to negligent training liability
    • Training programs must align with company strategic goals
    • Training enhances employee learning, leading to improved organizational performance.

    Training, Learning, and Motivation

    • Present a bird's eye view of material to facilitate learning.
    • Utilize familiar examples.
    • Organize information logically and meaningfully.
    • Use familiar terms and concepts for trainees.
    • Employ visual aids.
    • Create a perceived training need in trainees.

    Training, Learning, and Motivation (cont'd)

    • Make skill transfer easy by maximizing similarity between training and work situations
    • Provide adequate practice
    • Label or identify each feature of a machine and step in the training process
    • Focus trainees' attention on essential aspects of the job
    • Offer "heads up" preparatory information

    Training, Learning, and Motivation (cont'd)

    • Reinforce Learning: Trainers should provide immediate reinforcement of correct responses to trainees ("well done"). Effective training is more effective when shorter (a full day is not as efficient as half or three-fourths of a day)

    Steps in the Training Process

    • Needs analysis
    • Instructional design
    • Program implementation
    • Evaluation

    ADDIE Model

    • Analysis
    • Design
    • Development
    • Implementation
    • Evaluation

    Training Process

    • Needs assessment
    • Ensure readiness
    • Create a learning environment
    • Ensure transfer
    • Select methods
    • Evaluate programs

    Factors to Choose Training

    • Company's strategic direction
    • Available training resources
    • Support from managers and peers

    Analyzing Training Needs

    • Task analysis: Assessing new employee training needs
    • Performance analysis: Assessing current employee training needs

    Needs Assessment Process

    • Organization analysis (content)
    • Task analysis (training needs)
    • Person analysis (who needs training)

    Task Analysis

    • Identify jobs
    • Identify knowledge, skills, and abilities
    • Develop task list
    • Validate tasks

    Performance Analysis

    • Assessment center results
    • Specialized software
    • Performance appraisals
    • Job-related performance data
    • Observations
    • Interviews

    Work Environment Characteristics Influencing Transfer of Training

    • Opportunity to perform
    • Climate for transfer
    • Transfer of training
    • Technological support
    • Self-management skills
    • Peer support
    • Manager support

    How Managers Can Support Training

    • Understand the content
    • Know how training relates
    • Evaluate employees on how they apply training
    • Support employees in using training on the job
    • Ensure employees have equipment and technology to apply training
    • Prior to training, discuss how to use content
    • Explain why training is necessary
    • Give feedback and recognize those who use content
    • Be a trainer
    • Give release time

    Selecting Training Methods

    • Presentation methods
      • Instructor-led classroom instruction
      • Distance learning, teleconferencing and webcasting
      • Audiovisual techniques
      • Mobile technology
    • Hands-on methods
      • On-the-job training, apprenticeships and internships
      • Self-directed learning
      • Simulations, avatars
      • Business games and case studies
      • Behavior modeling
      • E-learning
      • Social media
      • Blended learning
      • Learning management system (LMS)
    • Group or team building
      • Experiential programs
      • Cross, coordination and team training
      • Action and adventure learning

    Training Methods (Additional)

    • On-the job training
    • Apprenticeship training
    • Informal learning
    • Job instruction training
    • Lectures
    • Programmed learning
    • Audiovisual-based training
    • Vestibule training
    • Teletraining
    • Videoconferencing
    • Electronic performance support systems (EPSS)
    • Computer-based training (CBT)
    • Simulated learning
    • Internet-based training
    • Learning portals

    The OJT Training Method

    • On-the-job training (OJT) is having a person learn a job by actually doing the job
    • Types of OJT include coaching or understudy, job rotation, special assignments
    • Advantages include being inexpensive, learning by doing, and immediate feedback

    On-the-Job Training (Steps)

    • Prepare the learner
    • Present the operation
    • Do a tryout
    • Follow-up

    Programmed Learning

    • Presenting questions, facts, or problems to the learner
    • Allowing the person to respond
    • Providing feedback on the accuracy of the answers
    • Advantages: Reduced training time, self-paced learning, immediate feedback, reduced errors

    Intelligent Tutoring Systems

    • Advantages: Reduced learning time, cost-effectiveness, instructional consistency
    • Types of programmed learning: Interactive multimedia training, virtual reality training, virtual classroom

    Internet-Based Training

    • Distance Learning methods
    • Teletraining and videoconferencing
    • Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS)
    • Computer-Based Training
    • E-learning and learning portals

    Lifelong Learning and Literacy Training Techniques

    • Provide employees with lifelong educational and learning opportunities
    • Instituting basic skills and literacy programs to meet employer needs

    Creating Your Own Training Program

    • Set training objectives
    • Use a detailed job description
    • Develop an abbreviated task analysis record form
    • Develop a job instruction sheet
    • Compile training program for the job

    Implementing Management Development Programs

    • Assessing the company's strategic needs
    • Appraising managers' current performance
    • Developing managers and future managers

    Succession Planning

    • Anticipate management needs
    • Review firm's management skills inventory
    • Create replacement charts
    • Begin management development

    Management Development Techniques

    • Managerial on-the-job training
      • Job rotation
      • Coaching and understudy
      • Action learning
    • Other Off-the-job training
      • Case study method
      • Management games
      • Outside seminars
      • University-related programs
      • Role playing
      • Behavior modeling
      • Corporate universities
      • Executive coaches

    Behavior Modeling Training

    • Model effective behaviors
    • Have trainees role-play using behaviors
    • Provide social reinforcement and feedback
    • Encourage transfer of training to job

    Managing Organizational Change Programs

    • What to change
      • Strategies
      • Culture
      • Structure
      • Technologies
      • Employees

    Managing Organizational Change and Development

    • Overcoming resistance to change: Lewin's change process
      • Unfreezing
      • Moving
      • Refreezing

    How to Lead the Change

    • Unfreezing Stage
      • Establish a sense of urgency
      • Mobilize commitment to solving problems
    • Moving Stage
      • Create guiding coalition
      • Develop and communicate shared vision
      • Help employees make the change
      • Consolidate gains and produce more change
    • Refreezing Stage
      • Reinforce new ways of doing things
      • Monitor and assess progress

    Using Organizational Development (OD)

    • Usually involves action research
    • Applies behavioral science knowledge
    • Changes the organization in a particular direction

    Evaluating the Training Effort

    • Designing the evaluation study
      • Time series design
      • Controlled experimentation
    • Choosing which training effects to measure
      • Reaction of trainees to the program
      • Learning that took place
      • Behavior that changed on the job
      • Results achieved as a result of the training program

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