1. What is the primary goal of training and development in human resource management?
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To increase employee turnover
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To enhance employee skills and knowledge
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To reduce company profits
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To decrease employee morale
📚 The primary goal of training and development in HRM is to improve employees’ skills, knowledge, and performance, helping them grow in their roles and contribute more effectively to the organization
2. Which of the following is NOT a common method of employee training?
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On-the-job training
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Mentorship programs
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Ignoring employee needs
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Workshops and seminars
📚 Ignoring employee needs is not a training method. Effective training methods include on-the-job training, mentorship programs, and workshops/seminars, all of which address employee development needs.
4. What does 'On-the-job training' typically involve?
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Classroom-based instruction
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Learning by doing in the workplace
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Online courses only
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Reading manuals exclusively
📚 On-the-job training involves employees learning tasks while performing them at their job site, often under supervision or with guidance, making it practical and experience-based.
5. A needs assessment in training helps to:
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Identify training needs accurately
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Avoid unnecessary training
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Ensure training aligns with organizational goals
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All of the above
📚 A training needs assessment identifies specific training requirements, helps avoid unnecessary sessions, and ensures training aligns with both employee and organizational goals.
6. What is a common method for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs?
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Ignoring feedback
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Post-training assessments
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Never checking results
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Only using anecdotal evidence
📚 Post-training assessments such as tests, surveys, or performance reviews, help measure how effective a training program has been in improving employee performance and knowledge.
8. Employee development typically focuses on:
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Immediate job skills
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Long-term career growth
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Only short-term tasks
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Specific tasks for immediate needs
📚 Employee development focuses on preparing employees for future roles, responsibilities, and career progression—not just immediate job needs.
9. Which of these is a benefit of well-trained employees?
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Increased productivity
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Improved quality of work
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Higher employee morale
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All of the above
📚 Well-trained employees are more productive, produce higher-quality work, and tend to have better morale, all of which benefit the organization as a whole
