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Strategic Importance of Onboarding, Training, and Development

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What is the main objective of the onboarding, training, and development functions?

Lower employee satisfaction
Increase employee turnover
Introduce unnecessary complexity to new hires
Match employee skills with job demands and tap employee potential (correct)

How do onboarding, training, and development efforts affect new employees?

Increase anxiety in new employees
Reduce motivation and engagement
Delay new employees' productivity
Help new employees be productive sooner (correct)

What is a key outcome of successful onboarding for new hires?

Increased retention rates (correct)
Slower time to productivity
Reduced motivation
Higher anxiety levels

What does the process of onboarding entail?

Helping new hires adjust quickly to job performance and organizational social aspects (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do onboarding, training, and development functions contribute to overall employee satisfaction?

By helping new employees adjust quickly and be productive sooner (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the intended outcomes of onboarding for new hires?

Greater motivation and engagement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of socialization in an organization?

To turn outsiders into insiders by understanding and accepting organizational values (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies need to foster life-long learning according to the text?

To retain multi-skilled employees in a competitive global economy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factor is crucial for effective training when working with diverse employees?

Developing new skills and training strategies (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves hands-on learning through real-world or simulated experiences?

Concrete Experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What source of information may indicate a need for training according to the text?

Performance appraisal (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is active involvement in training sessions important according to the text?

To enhance understanding and retention of content (A) Signup and view all the answers

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