Strategic Training and the Learning Organization

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What does business strategy shape in relation to the training function?

What gets trained, who gets training, and how much training is valued (correct)

The duration of training, the frequency of training, and the training materials used

When training is conducted, where it is conducted, and by whom

Why training is needed, what training methods to use, and who should conduct the training

What is a characteristic of a Learning Organization according to the text?

Enhanced capacity to learn, adapt, and change (correct)

High profitability and market dominance

Strict hierarchical structure and centralized decision-making

Resistance to change and traditional training methods

In what way do employees' roles differ in the context of teams?

Employees have reduced need for interpersonal skills in teams

Employees have less responsibility in teams

Employees have more specialized roles in teams

Employees now perform roles once reserved for management (correct)

What is the role of top management in supporting learning according to the text?

Set a clear direction for learning and provide encouragement and resources Signup and view all the answers

How does global presence impact the need for training according to the text?

Training is needed to prepare employees for overseas assignments Signup and view all the answers

What does business strategy influence in relation to the training function?

What gets trained, who gets training, and how much training is valued Signup and view all the answers

How does global presence impact the approach to training?

Employees need to understand all parts of the company, and training must address those needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Learning Organization?

An enhanced capacity to learn, adapt, and change Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of top management in supporting learning?

Set a clear direction for learning and provide encouragement and resources Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles of employees and managers in the context of Learning Organizations?

Employees now perform roles once reserved for management; Managers’ jobs are highly complex, requiring greater skill and training Signup and view all the answers

What is a key impact of business strategy on the training function?

Determining what gets trained, who gets training, and how much training is valued Signup and view all the answers

In a Learning Organization, what is a characteristic related to top management support?

Setting a clear direction for learning and providing encouragement and resources Signup and view all the answers

How does global presence impact the approach to training in a company with global operations?

Training is needed to prepare employees for overseas assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is a role of employees in Learning Organizations due to the prevalence of teams?

Requiring more cross-training and interpersonal skills training Signup and view all the answers

What does low unemployment impact in relation to training needs?

It makes it difficult to find top talent, leading to increased demand for training Signup and view all the answers

Strategic Training and the Learning Organization

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