Training Needs Assessment: Surveys

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What is the main advantage of using interviews for needs analysis?

They are more cost-effective than surveys.

They provide more in-depth answers than surveys. (correct)

They are easier to quantify and analyze.

They are quicker to administer than surveys.

Why is the main disadvantage of interviews for needs analysis mentioned?

To promote the use of subjective data in decision-making.

To highlight the need for advanced technology in interviews.

To emphasize the importance of quantitative data in analysis.

To address the challenge of quantifying and analyzing interview data. (correct)

What is the greatest problem associated with using skill or knowledge tests to determine training needs?

Tests are too easy and do not provide accurate results.

Organizations have an excess of available tests for this purpose.

Constructing proper tests is time-consuming and expensive. (correct)

Tests only measure existing knowledge, not training needs.

Why is the critical-incident technique considered relatively easy to use?

It is facilitated by a proper job analysis. Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would an organization be indicated to provide training across the entire organization based on skill or knowledge tests?

If all employees score poorly on the tests. Signup and view all the answers

Using employees' performance appraisal scores is the most complex method of needs analysis.

False Signup and view all the answers

If most employees score high on a particular dimension, additional training may be necessary in that area.

False Signup and view all the answers

Surveys can help determine training needs even without an effective performance appraisal system.

True Signup and view all the answers

Employees' honesty is a main disadvantage of using surveys to determine training needs.

True Signup and view all the answers

Interviews are not as commonly used as surveys for identifying training needs.

True Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main advantage of using interviews for needs analysis?

Why is the main disadvantage of interviews for needs analysis mentioned?

What is the greatest problem associated with using skill or knowledge tests to determine training needs?

Why is the critical-incident technique considered relatively easy to use?

In what scenario would an organization be indicated to provide training across the entire organization based on skill or knowledge tests?

Using employees' performance appraisal scores is the most complex method of needs analysis.

If most employees score high on a particular dimension, additional training may be necessary in that area.

Surveys can help determine training needs even without an effective performance appraisal system.

Employees' honesty is a main disadvantage of using surveys to determine training needs.

Interviews are not as commonly used as surveys for identifying training needs.

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