Week 8 (employee training and development) part 2

Question 1

the combination of formal education, job experiences, relationships, and assessment of personality and abilities to help employees prepare for the future of their careers
what is this ?

Answer 1

employee development

Question 2

a career that frequently changes based on changes in the persons interests, abilities, and values and in the work environment
what is this ?

Answer 2

protean career

Question 3

collecting information and providing feedback to employees about their behavior, communication style, or skills
what is this ?

Answer 3

assessment

Question 4

psychological inventory that identifies individuals preferences for source of energy, means of information gathering, way of decision making, and lifestyle, providing information for team building and leadership development
what is this ?

Answer 4

Myers briggs type indicator (MBTI)

Question 5

a wide variety of specific selection programs that use multiple selection methods to rate applicants or job incumbents on their management potential
what is this ?

Answer 5

assessment center

Question 6

an assessment center exercise in which a team of five to seven employees is assigned a problem and must work together to solve it within a certain time period
what is this ?

Answer 6

leaderless group discussion

Question 7

the combination of relationships, problems, demands, tasks, and other features of an employees job
what is this ?

Answer 7

job experiences

Question 8

assignment of an employee to a position in a different area of the company, usually in a lateral move
what is this ?

Answer 8

transfer

Question 9

assignment of an employee to a position with less responsibility and authority
what is this ?

Answer 9

downward move

Question 10

assignment of an employee to a position with greater challenges, more responsibility, and more authority than in previous job, usually accompanied by a pay increase
what is this ?

Answer 10

promotion

Question 11

employee development through a full time temporary position at another organization
what is this ?

Answer 11

externship

Question 12

a leave of absence from an organization to renew or develop skills
what is this ?

Answer 12

sabbatical

Question 13

an experienced productive senior employee who helps develop a less experienced employee
what is this ?

Answer 13

mentor

Question 14

a peer or manager who works with an employee to motivate the employee, help him or her develop skills, and provide reinforcement and feedback
what is this ?

Answer 14

coach

Question 15

the use of information by employees to determine their career interests, values, aptitudes, and behavioral tendencies
what is this ?

Answer 15

self assessment

Question 16

information employers give employees about their skills and knowledge and where these assets fit into the organizations plans
what is this ?

Answer 16

feedback

Question 17

circumstances resembling an invisible barrier that keep most women and minorities from attaining the top jobs in organizations
what is this ?

Answer 17

glass ceiling

Question 18

the process of identifying and tracking high potential employees who will be able to fill top management positions when they become vacant
what is this ?

Answer 18

succession planning

Question 19

on the job use of knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned in training
what is this ?

Answer 19

transfer of training

Question 20

groups of employees who work together, learn from each other, and develop a common understanding of how to get work accomplished
what is this ?

Answer 20

communities of practice

Question 21

training designed to prepare employees to perform their jobs effectively, learn about their organization, and establish work relationships
what is this ?

Answer 21

orientation

Question 22

ongoing process that aims to prepare new employees for full participation in the organization
what is this ?

Answer 22

onboarding

Question 23

the characteristics of individuals that make them unique
what is this ?

Answer 23

diversity

Question 24

creating a work environment int hick individuals are treated fairly and with mutual respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources os that they can contribute fully to the organizations success
what is this ?

Answer 24

inclusion

Question 25

training designed to change employee attitudes about diversity and/or develop skills needed to work with a diverse workforce
what is this ?

Answer 25

diversity training