ESS2323 2524S August 2025 Test C5 and 6

HRD intervention refers to:

• Recruitment plan

• Learning activities to improve skills

• Marketing approach

• Performance appraisal

After needs assessment, the first question is:

• Who will conduct training

• Is HRD the right solution

• What is the budget

• When to evaluate

The make-or-buy decision means:

• Buy materials or rent

• Develop or outsource training

• Train or fire employees

• Assess or report results

In-house training offers:

• Less control

• Higher cost

• More customisation

• Vendor support

Vendor selection should focus on:

• Cost only

• Staff approval

• Credentials and philosophy

• Staff interests

Effective trainers must have:

• Leadership power

• Strong communication

• Political influence

• Seniority

SMART objectives are:

• Specific and measurable

• Simple and readable

• Broad and flexible

• Random and easy

Lesson objectives help:

• Restrict learning

• Guide design and evaluation

• Delay planning

• Reduce content

Components of a lesson plan include:

• Goals only

• Activities and assessment

• Budget and staff list

• Promotion ideas

Organising HRD programs requires:

• Alignment with goals

• Ignoring logistics

• Removing flexibility

• Random scheduling