
Aligning Training with Strategy
Quiz by Prof Brenda Corcino
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- Q1Which of the following is the reason why training ceases to be a short-term strategy and becomes part of the long-term strategy in most business organizations today?Fluidity of the business environmentadvantages of knowledge managementThe changing costs of trainingThe capacities of businesses30s
- Q2Which of the following is NOT identified as cause or causes behind the thrust of many organizations to develop their human capital through training?The ageing workforceSafeguarding trade secretsTechnological development and globalizationStiff competition for talent30s
- Q3If training can contribute to greater stability, flexibility and capacity for growth in organizations, how is training supposed to supplement employee stability?They acquire more training certificatesThey become more satisfied in their jobsThey become more efficient & prepared to take more responsibilityThey become more excited to learn new skills30s
- Q4Which of the following is NOT among how top management can recognize the value of training?Training helps to reduce customer complaintsTraining must be well-justified because of costsTraining can help to achieve strategiesTraining helps avoid accidents, scrap, wastes or damages30s
- Q5In this generation dubbed as the “information age”, the physical workforce as not as important as their _________.Capacities and potentialsQualificationsIntelligence or knowledgeSkills and abilities30s
- Q6Which of the following refers to the process of creating value through the use of the organizational intellectual capital?Motivation of workforceRetention strategyKnowledge managementStrategic training30s
- Q7Aligning training with strategies entails that activities must be linked towards attainment of specific outcomes to implement strategies of business. In this instance, if the company is implementing a horizontal integration, which of the following activities may be adopted?Onboarding corporate culture trainingNew product training, sales simulation, and production practiceCustomer service trainingQuality training, and work attitude training30s
- Q8When top management decides to develop a new product line for a new market niche, which training activities shall possibly be adopted?Onboarding corporate culture trainingNew product training, sales simulation, and production practiceCustomer service trainingQuality training, and work attitude training30s
- Q9Which of the following LEAST express the benefits of strategic training of human resources?Lessens the dependence on supervisory dependence.Provides competitive advantage for the organization.Enhances skills to solve problems & contribute to company goals.Reduces the cost of wastes, accidents, and reworks.30s
- Q10Which of the following is useful for both the assessment and end-stages that enables an efficient and effective strategic planning?MeasurementGuide principlesEnd-user inputTime frame30s
- Q11Which of the following best define organizational development?Using intangible resources to beef up organizational effectivenessUsing knowledge to examine org structure and improve effectivenessUsing physical resources enhance org performanceBenchmarking to find ways to improve org structure30s
- Q12When is the organizational development a valid option for a business organization?When resources are abundant but goals were left unachievedWhen resources are scarce and goals are unmetWhen leadership are passionate about more developmentsWhen goals are not being realized under current processes or systems30s
- Q13Which of the developmental stages of change management refers to a need to identify some inefficiencies in the organizational processes, and a felt need to rise above what is currently going on?Neutral zoneRefreezingEndingsNew beginning30s
- Q14Which of the developmental stages of change management involves a fresh sense of purpose among individuals and groups in the organization?RefreezingEndingsNew beginningNeutral zone30s
- Q15Which step in the strategic training and development process means determining or revisiting the vision, mission, goals, and values of the organization or initiating a conduct of SWOT analysis to decide about short and long-term training needs of the organization?Selection of strategic training and development initiativesRecognition of the business overall strategyDetermination of measures and metrics to be adoptedTranslating strategic T & D initiatives into activities30s