chapter 1 mhr733 || QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS!!
Performance management is best categorized as a single event often associated with an
annual performance appraisal process. correct answers false
Components of a performance management process usually identify training and
development needs of individuals leading to concrete plans for development of skills,
knowledge, and abilities. correct answers true
Human resource development is part of a larger system known as training and development.
correct answers false
Development is described as a planned effort to develop employees' knowledge, skills, and
abilities to help employees perform better at their current jobs. correct answers false
The main goal of the Edmonton Police Service's mental health program was to improve
interactions between police officers and mentally ill individuals. This is clearly an example of
a training initiative, NOT a development program correct answers true
One of the intrinsic benefits of training and development is the benefits realized by society.
correct answers false
According to research presented in the textbook, a negative relationship exists between per-
employee expenditures on training and development and employee productivity levels.
correct answers false
One of the reasons for the underinvestment in training and development by Canadian
companies is the perception that training, learning, and development expenditures represent a
cost rather than an investment. correct answers true
Quebec is the only province in Canada to have mandatory training laws for companies with
net profits greater than $1 million. correct answers false
Organizations that incorporate training bonds into their training programs may have the
ability to recover some of their training costs. correct answers true
The key environmental factors that drive human resources and training and development
within an organization include technology, global competition, the labour market, and
organizational strategy. correct answers false
Unlike many industrialized countries, Canada has NOT experienced in any meaningful way
the notion of "skills mismatch." correct answers false
Company ABC decides to provide selected employees with cultural sensitivity training as it
contemplates opening an office in Shanghai, China. This is a clear example of strategic
training. correct answers true
SOLUTIONS!!
Performance management is best categorized as a single event often associated with an
annual performance appraisal process. correct answers false
Components of a performance management process usually identify training and
development needs of individuals leading to concrete plans for development of skills,
knowledge, and abilities. correct answers true
Human resource development is part of a larger system known as training and development.
correct answers false
Development is described as a planned effort to develop employees' knowledge, skills, and
abilities to help employees perform better at their current jobs. correct answers false
The main goal of the Edmonton Police Service's mental health program was to improve
interactions between police officers and mentally ill individuals. This is clearly an example of
a training initiative, NOT a development program correct answers true
One of the intrinsic benefits of training and development is the benefits realized by society.
correct answers false
According to research presented in the textbook, a negative relationship exists between per-
employee expenditures on training and development and employee productivity levels.
correct answers false
One of the reasons for the underinvestment in training and development by Canadian
companies is the perception that training, learning, and development expenditures represent a
cost rather than an investment. correct answers true
Quebec is the only province in Canada to have mandatory training laws for companies with
net profits greater than $1 million. correct answers false
Organizations that incorporate training bonds into their training programs may have the
ability to recover some of their training costs. correct answers true
The key environmental factors that drive human resources and training and development
within an organization include technology, global competition, the labour market, and
organizational strategy. correct answers false
Unlike many industrialized countries, Canada has NOT experienced in any meaningful way
the notion of "skills mismatch." correct answers false
Company ABC decides to provide selected employees with cultural sensitivity training as it
contemplates opening an office in Shanghai, China. This is a clear example of strategic
training. correct answers true
