Question 1. A good example of informal learning would be:
-taking a course in golf or tennis.
-attending a seminar with friends.
-studying a text or manual as part of a course.
-acquiring a skill by observing a more experienced worker.
Question 2. The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge, including solving problems is :
-learning
-thinking
-sensing
-intelligence
Question 3. A universal training need refers to:
-the most comprehensive type of need for change.
-an area for skill improvement shared by most people.
-a training need of most career failures.
-an urgent need for development.
Question 4. An important requirement at each stage of the model for acquiring skills is:
-punishment for mistakes.
-self-discipline.
-encouragement from an outside source.
-reviewing past mistakes.
Question 5. The need for leadership skills has increased in the modern organization because:
-many more permanent leadership positions have been created.
-more people are required to exercise leadership at least part of the time.
-many entry-level workers now have "leader" in their title.
-companies have de-emphasized the importance of groups and teams.
Question 6. Which one of the following has been identified as a powerful on-the-job learning experience?
Influencing others when you have considerable authority
Dealing with problem employees
Dealing with familiar responsibilities on a regular basis
Having a boss who agrees with you in almost all areas
Question 7. The purpose of the developmental need inventory is to identify needs for development and:
-draw actions plans for bringing about needed change.
-draw a self-portrait.
-compare past successes with future goals.
-compare one's own developmental needs with those of others.
Question 8. A developmental need refers to:
-a person's level of motivation for change.
-a person's need for change.
-the goal of a person's boss.
-the goal of a trainer.
Question 9. A key aspect of interpersonal skill training is that the:
-skills can be put into practice.
-learner overcomes all developmental needs.
-learner becomes more effective at gathering information online.
-skills are placed into memory.
Question 10. In the learning model, self-discipline is an especially important contributor to:
-waiting to get started.
-changing a goal.
-creating an action plan.
-implementing the action plans.
Question 11. Describe soft-skills and hard-skills. Give an example of each. Why do people need soft skills in an era of high technology?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. With a good reference APA style.
Question 12. What are the seven components of traditional intelligence? Which of the seven components of traditional intelligence represents your best mental aptitude? What is your evidence?
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
With a good reference APA style.