The work-related training that is relatively brief and carried out in the immediate work setting might include all but which of the following topics?
a. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
b. body mechanics
c. fire safety
d. team-building
Q. 2Orientation to the organization is:
a. very different in content for either group or individual orientations.
b. not a good time to reconcile oversell on the part of the candidate and the hiring manager.
c. typically carried out by someone from the human resources department.
d. always held on the employee's first day at work.
Q. 3Professional or managerial employees may experience a common phenomenon during the initial phase of employment called:
a. a honeymoon period.
b. a probationary period.
c. a mentoring period.
d. a shadowing period.
Q. 4Which of the following should not be included in a group orientation?
a. Parking, dress code, and smoking regulations.
b. Arrangements for computer and copier passwords.
c. An explanation of the benefits package.
d. A tour of the entire facility.
Q. 5The new employee is introduced to the relationship between the organization and the staff through:
a. the orientation to the job.
b. the organizational philosophy and mission.
c. recruitment and hiring.
d. the orientation to the organization.
Q. 6Which is not true regarding the orientation checklist?
a. It is used by some employers for formal documentation.
b. The specificity of the list will depend, in part, on the number of employees hired each year.
c. It can act as a note sheet for writing down tricks of the trade.
d. It lists items that are supposed to be accomplished during the new employee's orientation.
Q. 7Frequently, the newly hired employee is assigned to what?
a. Introduce themselves to other employees.
b. Shadow an experienced employee.
c. Memorize the job description.
d. Mentor an experienced worker.
Q. 8What should be included on an employee's start date?
a. The tour should include everything except mundane things like fire extinguishers and bulletin boards.
b. The employee should be clued in on which colleagues to avoid.
c. If there is a danger of theft in the workplace, security issues should be discussed.
d. The manager must be present to introduce the employee to the organization.