Topic 18

Learning becomes most effective when trainees:

• Compete with each other

• Are motivated and involved

• Work alone silently

• Memorise without understanding

Which of the following is a barrier to learning?

• Clear objectives

• Real-life examples

• Lack of feedback

• Active practice

Which factor influences motivation to learn the most?

• The perceived usefulness of training

• The trainer’s qualifications

• The company’s size

• Peer pressure

Which learning style prefers analysing concepts and logical reasoning?

• Reflector

• Pragmatist

• Activist

• Theorist

According to Armstrong, training is:

• A casual learning experience

• Planned modification of behaviour through learning

• Informal team discussion

• Self-learning without purpose

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of training?

• Higher productivity

• Improved morale

• Lower turnover

• Increased company taxes

During needs analysis, HR should focus on:

• Future skills and performance gaps

• Company reputation

• Profit margin

• Marketing goals

The final step in systematic training is:

• Implementation

• Evaluation

• Needs analysis

• Budgeting

A PDP should be reviewed:

• Once a year

• Regularly to track progress

• Only at promotion time

• When HR requests

A personal development plan aims to:

• Replace organisational training

• Evaluate past performance

• Improve performance and prepare for future roles

• Increase workload