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Human Resource Development 6th Edition by Jon M. Werner - Test Bank
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,Test Bank 107CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
TRUE/FALSE
1. Most people have actually been involved in some form of HRD.
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Communication | HRM Bloom’s: Knowledge LO-1
2. As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.
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3. The core of all HRD efforts is reading
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4. The Human Relations movement began as an ‘anti-factory’ movement due to poor working conditions in many factories.
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5. Job performance is at the core of all HRD efforts.
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6. In a survey the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) estimates organizations spend under $100 Billion on
employee learning and development.
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7. The definition of Human Resource Development includes training for both past and present job skills.
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8. Yeomanries were the forerunners of modern labor unions.
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9. Scientific Management recognized that people are more important in efficient production than are machines.
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10. The first documented Factory School began at Hoe and Company in 1782.
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11. The show, tell, do and check training method began in World War I and is still in use today.
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,108 Chapter 1— Introduction To Human Resource Development
12. ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development
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13. In 2010 ASTD has approximately 40,000 members in 100 plus countries.
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14. HRD functions are now involved coaching and problem solving.
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15. Line authority should have no role in the HRM function.
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16. Traditionally, HRD Departments have Staff Authority.
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17. McLagan identified the four primary HRD functions.
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18. According to Bernthal business strategy should be at the center of all HRD efforts?
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19. In order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of the organization to two types of alignment are needed: External
and upward alignment
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20. HRD executives should contribute ideas, information and recommendations during strategy formulation.
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21. The learning strategist focuses on entry level employee training.
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22. In the organization change agent role the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of change
strategies.
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23. Over the past 20 years the HRD profession has become better connected to the academic community..
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24. Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender and age diversity.
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25. Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.
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26. In the U.S. only about 20% of the jobs require at least a High School education.
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27. HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory.
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28. ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics..
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29. Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often over emphasized..
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30. Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.
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