D353 HRM 3510
Strategic Training & Development
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary objective of strategic
training and development?
- A. Reducing employee turnover
- B. Aligning training programs with organizational goals
- C. Increasing employee workload
- D. Minimizing training costs
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, - ANS: B. Aligning training programs with organizational
goals
- Rationale: Strategic training and development aim to align
training initiatives with the overall goals and objectives of the
organization to enhance performance and achieve strategic
outcomes.
2. What is the main purpose of a needs assessment in training
and development?
- A. To evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- B. To identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge
- C. To determine the cost of training programs
- D. To select training vendors
- ANS: B. To identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge
- Rationale: A needs assessment helps identify the specific
skills and knowledge gaps that need to be addressed through
training programs.
3. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'blended
learning'?
- A. Training that is conducted entirely online
- B. Training that combines classroom instruction with online
learning
- C. Training that focuses on hands-on activities
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, - D. Training that is delivered through lectures only
- ANS: B. Training that combines classroom instruction with
online learning
- Rationale: Blended learning integrates traditional classroom
instruction with online learning to provide a more flexible and
comprehensive training experience.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of evaluating the effectiveness of a training
program by measuring the reaction, learning, behavior, and results
is known as the __________ model.
- ANS: Kirkpatrick
- Rationale: The Kirkpatrick model is a widely used
framework for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs at
four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results.
5. __________ is the systematic process of developing and
enhancing employees' skills, knowledge, and competencies to
improve performance.
- ANS: Employee Development
- Rationale: Employee development focuses on improving
employees' skills, knowledge, and competencies through various
training and development activities.
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Strategic Training & Development
Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is a primary objective of strategic
training and development?
- A. Reducing employee turnover
- B. Aligning training programs with organizational goals
- C. Increasing employee workload
- D. Minimizing training costs
©2024/2025
, - ANS: B. Aligning training programs with organizational
goals
- Rationale: Strategic training and development aim to align
training initiatives with the overall goals and objectives of the
organization to enhance performance and achieve strategic
outcomes.
2. What is the main purpose of a needs assessment in training
and development?
- A. To evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- B. To identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge
- C. To determine the cost of training programs
- D. To select training vendors
- ANS: B. To identify gaps in employee skills and knowledge
- Rationale: A needs assessment helps identify the specific
skills and knowledge gaps that need to be addressed through
training programs.
3. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'blended
learning'?
- A. Training that is conducted entirely online
- B. Training that combines classroom instruction with online
learning
- C. Training that focuses on hands-on activities
©2024/2025
, - D. Training that is delivered through lectures only
- ANS: B. Training that combines classroom instruction with
online learning
- Rationale: Blended learning integrates traditional classroom
instruction with online learning to provide a more flexible and
comprehensive training experience.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. The process of evaluating the effectiveness of a training
program by measuring the reaction, learning, behavior, and results
is known as the __________ model.
- ANS: Kirkpatrick
- Rationale: The Kirkpatrick model is a widely used
framework for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs at
four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results.
5. __________ is the systematic process of developing and
enhancing employees' skills, knowledge, and competencies to
improve performance.
- ANS: Employee Development
- Rationale: Employee development focuses on improving
employees' skills, knowledge, and competencies through various
training and development activities.
©2024/2025
