HRIR 2440 Test 1 Questions with Correct
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Learning Organization
An organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge and at modifying
its behaviour to reflect new knowledge and insights
How much does an average organization spend on learning/development per employee?
$705
How many average hours of training does a person undergo a year?
28 Hours
Orientation
A long term, continuous socialization process in which employee and employer expectations
or obligations are considered
Training
Short-term, discrete efforts in which organizations impart information and instructions in an
effort to help the recipient gain the required skills or knowledge to perform the job at
adequate levels
Employee Onboarding
involving procedures for providing new employees with basic background info about job,
before and after hiring
Socialization
, The ongoing process of instilling in all employees the prevailing attitudes, standards, values,
and patterns of behaviour that are expected by the organization.
Purpose of employee onboarding
help reduce first day jitters, foundation for ongoing perf mgmt, improved productivity,
improve retention levels
Reality shock
The state that results from the discrepancy between what the new employee expected from
his or her new job and the realities of it.
Legal implications of employee handbook
Statements of company policies, benefits, and regulations do not constitute the terms and
conditions of an employment contract, either express or implied
Responsibility for Orientation: HR specialist
· Explains corporate information
· Follows up over time
Responsibility for Orientation: Supervisor
· Explains nature of the job
· Introduction of colleagues, etc.
Responsibility for Orientation: Buddy/Mentor
· Assists with day-to-day items
Problems with orientation process
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Learning Organization
An organization skilled at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge and at modifying
its behaviour to reflect new knowledge and insights
How much does an average organization spend on learning/development per employee?
$705
How many average hours of training does a person undergo a year?
28 Hours
Orientation
A long term, continuous socialization process in which employee and employer expectations
or obligations are considered
Training
Short-term, discrete efforts in which organizations impart information and instructions in an
effort to help the recipient gain the required skills or knowledge to perform the job at
adequate levels
Employee Onboarding
involving procedures for providing new employees with basic background info about job,
before and after hiring
Socialization
, The ongoing process of instilling in all employees the prevailing attitudes, standards, values,
and patterns of behaviour that are expected by the organization.
Purpose of employee onboarding
help reduce first day jitters, foundation for ongoing perf mgmt, improved productivity,
improve retention levels
Reality shock
The state that results from the discrepancy between what the new employee expected from
his or her new job and the realities of it.
Legal implications of employee handbook
Statements of company policies, benefits, and regulations do not constitute the terms and
conditions of an employment contract, either express or implied
Responsibility for Orientation: HR specialist
· Explains corporate information
· Follows up over time
Responsibility for Orientation: Supervisor
· Explains nature of the job
· Introduction of colleagues, etc.
Responsibility for Orientation: Buddy/Mentor
· Assists with day-to-day items
Problems with orientation process
