Linking any training program to the organization's strategy and the individuals' jobs is an ...

Linking any training program to the organization's strategy and the individuals' jobs is an example of this element of effective training:
 
  a. assessment
  b. integration
  c. individual awareness
  d. feedback

Question 2

The utilitarian approach to ethics is best defined as:
 
  A. The approach where individuals will receive the greatest good and least harm, although the greatest number of people may suffer.
  B. The approach where most individuals receive the greatest good and no harm.
  C. The approach that provides the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number, although individuals may suffer.
  D. The approach that provides the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number and no individuals suffer.

Question 3

In attempting to manage today's organizations, many executives find that their past failures to give enough attention to the changing environment are now creating problems for them.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

L'Oreal's CEO, Jean-Paul Agon, recommends students to choose a job that is really exciting, a job that makes them want to get up from their beds every morning and feel happy about going to work.
 
   If Jean-Paul created a leader development program, based on this comment, which criteria would he likely use?
  a. assessment
  b. opportunity for practice
  c. fit
  d. feedback

Question 5

The first researcher to implement the contingency approach and develop a leadership theory based on the approach was:
 
  a. Stogdill
  b. Fiedler
  c. House
  d. Vroom

Question 6

___________ is a theory in persuasion that holds that people use three criteria (appropriateness, consistency, and effectiveness) to determine whether to respond to a persuader's arguments.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 7

A volunteer dilemma is a situation in which at least one person in a group must sacrifice his or
  her own interests to help the group. Which of the following decreases negotiators' desire to
  volunteer?
 
  A) Feelings of obligation to one's group B) Expectation of extrinsic rewards
  C) Increased group size D) Identifying with one's organization

Question 8

Which criteria for effective development relate to the culture of the organization?
 
  a. fit and integration
  b. assessment
  c. opportunity for practice
  d. feedback