Assignment:
Discussion 1
Training Costs
In 200-250 words, how has technology fostered new cost-effective virtual methods of training? In your view, how must training programs continue to evolve in order to do more with diminished financial resources? Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by Day 7.
Responses are listed below in the following order: response, author and the date and time the response is posted.
Discussion 2
Training and Career Development
In 200-250 words, what is HR's role in impacting the career development of employees? What should be the role of training? How can training programs be evaluated on their effectiveness? Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings by Day 7.
Responses are listed below in the following order: response, author and the date and time the response is posted.
Question 1 : An organization can increase diversity by offering work-life benefits.
True
False
Question 2.In ______ plans, a managed care organization of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers makes a covenant with an insurer to provide health care services to employees or members at reduced rates.
Preferred provider organization (PPO)
Defined benefit
Health maintenance organization (HMO)
Defined contribution
Question 3.In the ______ stage of the training process, the content and resources that meet the goals and objectives set in the training's design stage are determined and addressed.
Training development
Training delivery
Training design
Training transfer
Question 4. Which of the following is NOT one of the four health conditions that account for the majority of healthcare costs?
Cancer
HIV
Obesity
Diabetes
Question 5.______ refers to a process that provides employees with opportunities to obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that enable them to perform their current job-related duties more effectively and responsibly.
Career advancement
Employee development
Succession planning
Employee training
Question 6.______ refers to expanding the collective capacities of organizational members to engage effectively in leadership roles and processes.
Upward mobility
Leadership development
Management training
Career development
Question 7.Which of the following is NOT true about the current demographic trends in the workforce?
The number of women in the workforce today is almost equal to the number of men.
70% of men reported that they would take a pay cut to spend more time with family.
About 80% of couples have single income households.
One in three children is born to a single mother.
Question 8.______ may be offered to employees for career development purposes, and they can be provided either on- or off-site. It can be in the form of workshops, courses offered by consultants, or classes offered by universities.
Professional certification
On-the-job training
Formal education
Self-paced training
Question 9.According to General Motors's findings, how much money does an obese employee annually cost the company in health services?
Less than $1000
$1000 - $3000
$3000 - $5000
More than $5000
Question 10.HR planning, job analysis, and job design processes should all be considered in the job evaluation process.
True
False
Question 11.Studies show that the availability of benefits is what determines their use or value.
True
False
Question 12.Which of the following does NOT apply to flextime, job sharing, and telecommuting?
They are mandatory.
They are flexible work arrangements.
They are voluntary benefits.
They can facilitate work-life balance.
Question 13.Which of the following is NOT one of the HR metrics used to assess and evaluate benefits programs?
Benefits as a percentage of payroll
Benefits expenditures per full-time equivalent
Earnings per share
Return on expenditures
Question 14.Which of the following is NOT one of the mandatory benefits?
Worker's compensation
Social security
Severance pay
Question 15.Setting reasonable start and end times, securing a distraction-free learning environment, including activities that put trainees in a good mood, and providing adequate breaks and nutritious meals throughout the training can help make trainees more confident about their learning abilities.
True
False