Essay Questions

Training and Development

1. Discuss the proactive approach and reactive approach to training needs analysis (TNA). When is proactive better to utilize?
Your essay response must be a minimum of 3 words in length.

2. Explain the concept of the 360 degree performance evaluation. What are your thoughts on this type of evaluation? Would this work in your current place of employment? Why, or why not?
Your essay response must be a minimum of 300 words in length.

3. Explain the three components of learning objectives and how they are related to retention of training.
Your essay response must be a minimum of 300 words in length.

4. What steps should employers/supervisors take before offering training to their employees to decrease any anxiety they may feel as well as to motivate them to learn?
Your essay response must be a minimum of 300 words in length.

5. What type of training can be undertaken by electronic training (ET)? Discuss the effectiveness of ET in terms of the learning processes related to Social Learning Theory (attention, retention, and behavioral reproduction).
Your essay response must be a minimum of 300 words in length.

6. What is active listening and why is it necessary?
Your essay response must be a minimum of 300 words in length.