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?

    <p>Set a clear direction for learning and provide encouragement and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Training is needed to prepare employees for overseas assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    How does global presence impact the approach to training?

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

    What is a characteristic of a Learning Organization?

    <p>An enhanced capacity to learn, adapt, and change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of top management in supporting learning?

    <p>Set a clear direction for learning and provide encouragement and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Setting a clear direction for learning and providing encouragement and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Training is needed to prepare employees for overseas assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Requiring more cross-training and interpersonal skills training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does low unemployment impact in relation to training needs?

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

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