SAGE Publishing, 2019
Chapter 1: Training and Development Strategy
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Information detailing job analyses and job descriptions is found in which internal
environment dimension?
A. organization
B. task
C. people
D. social
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Task
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. Information detailing surveys, education, benefits, and career development is found in
which internal environment dimension?
A. social
B. organization
C. task
D. people
Ans: D
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: People
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. Information detailing policies, procedures, and structure alignment are part of which
internal environment dimension?
A. social
B. organization
C. people
D. task
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Organization
Difficulty Level: Easy
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4. Information detailing general company climate, ethical culture, and values are part of
which internal environment dimension?
A. social
B. organization
C. people
D. task
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Social
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Organizations interested in developing high-potential employees often use
onboarding, mentoring, and individual coaching to support employees. These activities
are part of which internal environment dimension?
A. task
B. people
C. social
D. organization
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Social
Difficulty Level: Medium
6. Due to potential legal liability risks organizations often provide training addressing
______ behavior.
A. leadership
B. managerial
C. ethical
D. executive
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-3: Critique internal environment elements for training and
development needs and readiness.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Social
Difficulty Level: Easy
7. Information detailing motivation and KSAs are part of which internal environment
dimension?
A. social
B. task
C. organization