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1. Coaching is NOT considered an aspect of human resource development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. Using the apprenticeship model, a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing a state-
supervised examination as late as the 1920s.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The core of all HRD efforts is reading.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. The human relations movement began as an “anti-factory” movement due to poor working conditions in many
factories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. During World War II, many industry-based companies cut their training programs to save money and time during the
war effort.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. It is estimated that U.S. organizations spent $83 billion on employee learning and development in 2019.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. The definition of human resource development includes training for both past and present job skills.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. Yeomanries were the forerunners of modern labor unions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. Scientific management principles recognized that people are more important in efficient production than are machines.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False
10. The first documented factory school began at Hoe and Company in 1872.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. The show, tell, do, and check training method began during World War I and is still in use today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
12. ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
13. In 2020, ATD had over 35,000 members in over 120 countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
14. Once new employees have become proficient in their jobs, HRD activities should focus on coaching and counseling.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
15. Staff authority is given to organizational units that advise and consult line units.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
16. Traditionally, HRM functional units had line authority that superseded staff authority.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
17. The original “learning and performance wheel” identified four primary HRD functions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
18. According to Bernthal’s lear ning and performance wheel, business strategy should be at the center of all HRD efforts.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: True
19. External and upward alignments are needed in order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of an
organization.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
20. HRD executives should contribute ideas, information, and recommendations during strategy formulation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
21. The learning strategist focuses on entry-level employee training.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
22. In the organization change agent role, the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of
change strategies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
23. Over the past 25 years, the HRD profession has become less connected to the academic community.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
24. Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender, and age diversity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
25. Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
26. In the United States, only about 20 percent of the jobs require at least a high school education.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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27. HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
28. ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
29. Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often overemphasized.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
30. Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
31. A mechanism in shaping individual and group values and beliefs and skilling through learning-related activities to
support the desired performance of the host system or organization is called:
a. organization design.
b. organization development.
c. human resource development.
d. human resource planning.
ANSWER: c
32. _____ is at the core of all HRD efforts.
a. Recruitment
b. Learning
c. Communication
d. Policy and procedure
ANSWER: b
33. The leading HRD professional organization is:
a. IPMA.
b. TDAPHR.
c. SHRM.
d. ATD.
ANSWER: d
34. The origins of HRD can be traced to which of the following?
a. Factory schools
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b. Universities
c. Apprenticeship training programs
d. Boston's first technical school
ANSWER: c
35. A yeoman is a person who:
a. sails a ship.
b. has not been admitted to an apprentice program as yet.
c. has mastered a few skills.
d. has mastered all the apprentice skills.
ANSWER: d
36. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded by:
a. Jon Werner.
b. DeWitt Clinton.
c. George Washington.
d. Donald Kirkpatrick.
ANSWER: b
37. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded to:
a. train university graduates in a skill.
b. train the sons of wealthy people.
c. train new managers in machine operation.
d. provide occupational training to young people who were unemployed or had criminal records.
ANSWER: d
38. A main distinction between training and development is that developmental activities are generally:
a. more focused on specific job skills.
b. less expensive than training activities.
c. becoming less common as organizations deal with their changing business environment.
d. more focused on long-term or future responsibilities.
ANSWER: d
39. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
d. 1907.
ANSWER: a
40. The first documented factory school was founded in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
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d. 1907.
ANSWER: c
41. An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique
issues, themes, and tasks, is the description of:
a. human resource intervention.
b. tactical career planning.
c. career development.
d. career planning.
ANSWER: c
42. The introduction of the Model T assembly line impacted training in what way?
a. It made it less important.
b. It did not have an impact.
c. Work on an assembly line was an easy job that did not require any training.
d. It increased the need for training of unskilled and semiskilled workers.
ANSWER: d
43. The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 granted funds to the states to:
a. build highways.
b. train managers.
c. build new universities.
d. train people in agriculture, home economics, industry, and teacher training.
ANSWER: d
44. How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the events of World War I impact the training of unskilled and
semiskilled workers?
a. There were more training opportunities for both unskilled and semiskilled workers.
b. Semiskilled workers were retrained while unskilled workers were fired.
c. Workers had to pass a skill evaluation to qualify for training.
d. Most workers were able to learn the new processes without additional training.
ANSWER: a
45. Which of the following is NOT a function included in the learning and performance wheel of an HRD department?
a. Training and development
b. Career development
c. Organization development
d. Compensation and benefits
ANSWER: d
46. The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having the required years of
exempt-level HR experience?
a. PHR, Professional in Human Resources
b. HRDP, Human Resource Development Professional
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c. HRE, Human Resources Executive
d. AHR, Administrator in HR
ANSWER: a
47. Diversity in the workforce includes which groups of employees?
a. Older workers
b. Women
c. Workers of different ethnic and racial backgrounds
d. All of these are considered diverse groups.
ANSWER: d
48. A four-step, sequential process used to design HRD interventions is called:
a. PDAC (plan, do, act, check).
b. PDCA (plan, design, check, assess).
c. ADImE (assess, design, implement, evaluate).
d. SADIE (survey, access, develop, implement, evaluate).
ANSWER: c
49. The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
d. 1907.
ANSWER: b
50. The four-step instructional training method of "show, tell, do, and check" introduced in World War I was later named:
a. repetitive job evaluation.
b. evaluative performance initiative.
c. job instruction training (JIT).
d. instructional training management.
ANSWER: c
51. During World War II, the Training Within Industry (TWI) Service was established by:
a. the federal government.
b. the state of New York.
c. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
d. General Electric.
ANSWER: a
52. An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:
a. higher taxes for the factory owners.
b. abuse of unskilled workers and children.
c. the creation of labor unions.
d. lack of strong government regulation.
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ANSWER: b
53. The human relations movement began in the:
a. late 1930s.
b. late 1890s.
c. late 1940s.
d. 1950s at Harvard.
ANSWER: a
54. In the 1970s, ASTD renamed itself:
a. The Alaskan Society for Training & Development.
b. The American Society for Training & Development.
c. The American Society for Teaching Drama.
d. The American Society for Technical Development.
ANSWER: b
55. Which of the following would NOT be included in the career development function of HRD?
a. Skills evaluation
b. Career management
c. Counseling
d. Management training and development
ANSWER: d
56. A staff organizational unit generally:
a. gives direct orders to workers.
b. advises and consults.
c. directly produces goods and services.
d. does not include the HR department.
ANSWER: b
57. Which of the following is NOT a typical T&D function?
a. Employee discipline
b. Employee orientation
c. Technical training
d. Coaching
ANSWER: a
58. Strategic management involves all of the following EXCEPT:
a. strategy formulation.
b. control.
c. strategy recording.
d. strategy implementation
ANSWER: c
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1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many new
editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Introduction to Human Resource Development
1. Coaching is NOT considered an aspect of human resource development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. Using the apprenticeship model, a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing a state-
supervised examination as late as the 1920s.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The core of all HRD efforts is reading.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. The human relations movement began as an “anti-factory” movement due to poor working conditions in many
factories.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. During World War II, many industry-based companies cut their training programs to save money and time during the
war effort.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. It is estimated that U.S. organizations spent $83 billion on employee learning and development in 2019.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. The definition of human resource development includes training for both past and present job skills.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. Yeomanries were the forerunners of modern labor unions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
9. Scientific management principles recognized that people are more important in efficient production than are machines.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: False
10. The first documented factory school began at Hoe and Company in 1872.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
11. The show, tell, do, and check training method began during World War I and is still in use today.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
12. ASTD stands for the American Society for Training & Development.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
13. In 2020, ATD had over 35,000 members in over 120 countries.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
14. Once new employees have become proficient in their jobs, HRD activities should focus on coaching and counseling.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
15. Staff authority is given to organizational units that advise and consult line units.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
16. Traditionally, HRM functional units had line authority that superseded staff authority.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
17. The original “learning and performance wheel” identified four primary HRD functions.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
18. According to Bernthal’s lear ning and performance wheel, business strategy should be at the center of all HRD efforts.
a. True
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b. False
ANSWER: True
19. External and upward alignments are needed in order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of an
organization.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
20. HRD executives should contribute ideas, information, and recommendations during strategy formulation.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
21. The learning strategist focuses on entry-level employee training.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
22. In the organization change agent role, the HRD manager advises management in the design and implementation of
change strategies.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
23. Over the past 25 years, the HRD profession has become less connected to the academic community.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
24. Increasing diversity in the workplace means racial, ethnic, gender, and age diversity.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
25. Diversity is always a catalyst for improved organizational performance.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
26. In the United States, only about 20 percent of the jobs require at least a high school education.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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27. HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
28. ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
29. Evaluation is an important phase of the HRD process but is often overemphasized.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
30. Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
31. A mechanism in shaping individual and group values and beliefs and skilling through learning-related activities to
support the desired performance of the host system or organization is called:
a. organization design.
b. organization development.
c. human resource development.
d. human resource planning.
ANSWER: c
32. _____ is at the core of all HRD efforts.
a. Recruitment
b. Learning
c. Communication
d. Policy and procedure
ANSWER: b
33. The leading HRD professional organization is:
a. IPMA.
b. TDAPHR.
c. SHRM.
d. ATD.
ANSWER: d
34. The origins of HRD can be traced to which of the following?
a. Factory schools
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b. Universities
c. Apprenticeship training programs
d. Boston's first technical school
ANSWER: c
35. A yeoman is a person who:
a. sails a ship.
b. has not been admitted to an apprentice program as yet.
c. has mastered a few skills.
d. has mastered all the apprentice skills.
ANSWER: d
36. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded by:
a. Jon Werner.
b. DeWitt Clinton.
c. George Washington.
d. Donald Kirkpatrick.
ANSWER: b
37. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded to:
a. train university graduates in a skill.
b. train the sons of wealthy people.
c. train new managers in machine operation.
d. provide occupational training to young people who were unemployed or had criminal records.
ANSWER: d
38. A main distinction between training and development is that developmental activities are generally:
a. more focused on specific job skills.
b. less expensive than training activities.
c. becoming less common as organizations deal with their changing business environment.
d. more focused on long-term or future responsibilities.
ANSWER: d
39. The first privately funded vocational school in the United States was founded in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
d. 1907.
ANSWER: a
40. The first documented factory school was founded in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
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d. 1907.
ANSWER: c
41. An ongoing process where an individual progresses through a series of stages, with each stage addressing unique
issues, themes, and tasks, is the description of:
a. human resource intervention.
b. tactical career planning.
c. career development.
d. career planning.
ANSWER: c
42. The introduction of the Model T assembly line impacted training in what way?
a. It made it less important.
b. It did not have an impact.
c. Work on an assembly line was an easy job that did not require any training.
d. It increased the need for training of unskilled and semiskilled workers.
ANSWER: d
43. The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 granted funds to the states to:
a. build highways.
b. train managers.
c. build new universities.
d. train people in agriculture, home economics, industry, and teacher training.
ANSWER: d
44. How did the introduction of the Ford Model T and the events of World War I impact the training of unskilled and
semiskilled workers?
a. There were more training opportunities for both unskilled and semiskilled workers.
b. Semiskilled workers were retrained while unskilled workers were fired.
c. Workers had to pass a skill evaluation to qualify for training.
d. Most workers were able to learn the new processes without additional training.
ANSWER: a
45. Which of the following is NOT a function included in the learning and performance wheel of an HRD department?
a. Training and development
b. Career development
c. Organization development
d. Compensation and benefits
ANSWER: d
46. The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having the required years of
exempt-level HR experience?
a. PHR, Professional in Human Resources
b. HRDP, Human Resource Development Professional
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c. HRE, Human Resources Executive
d. AHR, Administrator in HR
ANSWER: a
47. Diversity in the workforce includes which groups of employees?
a. Older workers
b. Women
c. Workers of different ethnic and racial backgrounds
d. All of these are considered diverse groups.
ANSWER: d
48. A four-step, sequential process used to design HRD interventions is called:
a. PDAC (plan, do, act, check).
b. PDCA (plan, design, check, assess).
c. ADImE (assess, design, implement, evaluate).
d. SADIE (survey, access, develop, implement, evaluate).
ANSWER: c
49. The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:
a. 1809.
b. 1917.
c. 1872.
d. 1907.
ANSWER: b
50. The four-step instructional training method of "show, tell, do, and check" introduced in World War I was later named:
a. repetitive job evaluation.
b. evaluative performance initiative.
c. job instruction training (JIT).
d. instructional training management.
ANSWER: c
51. During World War II, the Training Within Industry (TWI) Service was established by:
a. the federal government.
b. the state of New York.
c. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
d. General Electric.
ANSWER: a
52. An undesirable by-product of the factory system was:
a. higher taxes for the factory owners.
b. abuse of unskilled workers and children.
c. the creation of labor unions.
d. lack of strong government regulation.
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ANSWER: b
53. The human relations movement began in the:
a. late 1930s.
b. late 1890s.
c. late 1940s.
d. 1950s at Harvard.
ANSWER: a
54. In the 1970s, ASTD renamed itself:
a. The Alaskan Society for Training & Development.
b. The American Society for Training & Development.
c. The American Society for Teaching Drama.
d. The American Society for Technical Development.
ANSWER: b
55. Which of the following would NOT be included in the career development function of HRD?
a. Skills evaluation
b. Career management
c. Counseling
d. Management training and development
ANSWER: d
56. A staff organizational unit generally:
a. gives direct orders to workers.
b. advises and consults.
c. directly produces goods and services.
d. does not include the HR department.
ANSWER: b
57. Which of the following is NOT a typical T&D function?
a. Employee discipline
b. Employee orientation
c. Technical training
d. Coaching
ANSWER: a
58. Strategic management involves all of the following EXCEPT:
a. strategy formulation.
b. control.
c. strategy recording.
d. strategy implementation
ANSWER: c
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