MGMT 383 ENERGIZER 4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
(T/F): A major concern for managers in an appraisal discussion is how to emphasize the positive
aspects of an employee's performance while still discussing ways to make needed
improvements - ANS True
(T/F): On the job training is rigid and mostly irrelevant to what employees do - ANS False
Which of the following is most likely to make managers more responsive toward employees -
ANS Employee Ratings of Managers
Thirty-five-year-old Cho considers upward progression in an organization as a sign of career
success. She has been in her current role for the last three years. Her application for a
managerial role has been rejected three times, nor has she been offered any new roles. As a
result, Cho believes that she has reached a phase of stagnation and is less satisfied with her job.
In this scenario, Cho has most likely reached _____. - ANS A career plateau
(T/F): Assuming that all high-potential individuals crave challenge and opportunity can lead to
superior results. - ANS False
Once training requirements have been identified using needs analyses, training objectives and
priorities can be established by conducting ____. - ANS A gap analysis
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, Which of the following statements is true of training? - ANS Nonexempt employees who are
training outside normal working hours must be compensated for their time
Which of the following is a criticism of a pay-for performance approach? - ANS It prevents
teamwork in the workplace.
The appraisal discussion is an emotional experience for managers because: - ANS managers
must frequently communicate both praise and constructive criticism to employees.
By the time men and women have been out of school for six years, on average, women have
worked much more time than men. - ANS False
The ____ occurs when a rater gives greater weight to information received first when appraising
an individual's performance. - ANS primacy effect
Long-term succession planning is an organization should ____. - ANS include mid-level and
lower-level managers and key non-managerial employees
____ recognizes that for many jobs, employee performance is multidimensional and crosses
department, organizational, and even national boundaries. - ANS 360-degree rating
Which of the following statements is true of investments in training? - ANS Instructors, both
full-time staff members and individuals hired on a contract basis, typically represent the biggest
cost of training.
At Plantsman's Eden Nursery, new workers are trained in the proper techniques of planting
rooted cuttings. As part of the training, after being given basic instructions regarding planting,
each worker is given 10 seedlings to plant. Their planting techniques are then evaluated by the
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
(T/F): A major concern for managers in an appraisal discussion is how to emphasize the positive
aspects of an employee's performance while still discussing ways to make needed
improvements - ANS True
(T/F): On the job training is rigid and mostly irrelevant to what employees do - ANS False
Which of the following is most likely to make managers more responsive toward employees -
ANS Employee Ratings of Managers
Thirty-five-year-old Cho considers upward progression in an organization as a sign of career
success. She has been in her current role for the last three years. Her application for a
managerial role has been rejected three times, nor has she been offered any new roles. As a
result, Cho believes that she has reached a phase of stagnation and is less satisfied with her job.
In this scenario, Cho has most likely reached _____. - ANS A career plateau
(T/F): Assuming that all high-potential individuals crave challenge and opportunity can lead to
superior results. - ANS False
Once training requirements have been identified using needs analyses, training objectives and
priorities can be established by conducting ____. - ANS A gap analysis
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Which of the following statements is true of training? - ANS Nonexempt employees who are
training outside normal working hours must be compensated for their time
Which of the following is a criticism of a pay-for performance approach? - ANS It prevents
teamwork in the workplace.
The appraisal discussion is an emotional experience for managers because: - ANS managers
must frequently communicate both praise and constructive criticism to employees.
By the time men and women have been out of school for six years, on average, women have
worked much more time than men. - ANS False
The ____ occurs when a rater gives greater weight to information received first when appraising
an individual's performance. - ANS primacy effect
Long-term succession planning is an organization should ____. - ANS include mid-level and
lower-level managers and key non-managerial employees
____ recognizes that for many jobs, employee performance is multidimensional and crosses
department, organizational, and even national boundaries. - ANS 360-degree rating
Which of the following statements is true of investments in training? - ANS Instructors, both
full-time staff members and individuals hired on a contract basis, typically represent the biggest
cost of training.
At Plantsman's Eden Nursery, new workers are trained in the proper techniques of planting
rooted cuttings. As part of the training, after being given basic instructions regarding planting,
each worker is given 10 seedlings to plant. Their planting techniques are then evaluated by the
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.