Human Capital Management
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Course Introduction
Human Capital Management explores the strategic approach to acquiring, developing, managing, and optimizing an organizations most valuable asset its people. This course examines foundational concepts and contemporary practices in workforce planning, talent acquisition, training and development, performance management, compensation, and employee relations. Students will analyze how effective human capital strategies contribute to organizational success, competitive advantage, and adaptability in changing business environments. Through case studies and practical applications, participants gain the skills needed to design and implement policies that maximize employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational performance.
Recommended Textbook Managing Performance through Training and Developmen 8th Edition by
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Alan M Saks
Chapter 1: The Training and Development Process
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Q1) The ISD model of training and development has three major steps: needs analysis, design, and delivery.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) If an organization is concerned about the relationships between members of the organization and external stakeholders, what should be the goal of its training and development programs?
A) human capital
B) social capital
C) work engagement
D) performance management
Answer: B
Q3) More than half (57 percent) of Canadian organizations provide training to their employees.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Learning and Motivation
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Q1) According to the "resource allocation theory," performance of a new task is determined by individual differences in attentional and cognitive resources, the level of complexity of the task, and external environmental factors used to allocate attention across tasks.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) What is the first stage of the ACT theory?
A) knowledge compilation
B) declarative knowledge
C) procedural knowledge
D) knowledge acquisition
Answer: B
Q3) Workplace learning refers to the process of acquiring job-related knowledge and skills through formal training programs and informal social interactions among employees.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: The Needs Analysis Process
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Q1) Outline at least five conditions under which training might be the best solution to performance problems.
Answer: (1) when the task is performed frequently; (2) when the task is difficult; (3) when correct performance is critical; (4) when the employee does not know how to perform as required; (5) when performance expectations and goals have been made clear and employees receive feedback on their performance; (6) when there are (or will be) positive consequences for correct work behaviour, and there will NOT be negative consequences for performing as required; and (7) other solutions (like coaching) are ineffective or too expensive.
Q2) One of the key outputs of an organizational analysis is determining the congruency of a potential training program and the corporate or business-level strategy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Training Design
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Q1) An instructor spends one-hour lecturing students on the merits and processes required to produce a written training objective. She then requests that students apply the lecture material by producing a written training objective for a specific role. What technique is this instructor using?
A) blended training
B) active practice
C) condition of practice
D) goal orientation
Q2) What is error-management training and is it more effective than error-avoidant training? When is it more or less likely to be more effective?
Q3) Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of developing training programs internally versus purchasing packaged programs.
Q4) One way to maximize learner engagement is to provide clear, detailed, and timely feedback throughout training.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Distinguish between error training and error-avoidant training.
Q6) Define and briefly describe the term active practice.
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Chapter 5: Off The Job Training Methods
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Q1) The lecture method offers tremendous advantages over other training methods particularly if the learning outcomes are geared toward changing behaviour or acquisition of skills.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Both psychological and physical fidelity deal with creating training environments that are only partially similar to real situations. At a basic level, it deals with having trainees experiment in scenarios that are NOT likely to occur in real life. This allows trainees to generalize behaviours.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If a trainer is considering using a flipped classroom as part of a training program, what will this involve?
A) the trainees will take turns being the instructor
B) the lecture will take place on the job rather than in the classroom
C) training content will be delivered outside the classroom
D) the instructor will take on the role of trainee
Q4) Outline and briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of using games as a training method.
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Chapter 6: On The Job Training Methods
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Q1) What is coaching and what are the four core elements of coaching?
Q2) Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with information provided in the textbook on mentoring programs?
A) mentoring programs should be formalized
B) mentoring does not require much in a way of an investment by organizations
C) mentoring programs are positively correlated with career progression and income levels of mentees
D) mentors need to play two major roles: career support and psychosocial support
Q3) From a trainer's perspective, what is the reasoning behind using performance aids on the job?
A) all employees require tools to do their jobs
B) trainees do not always perform consistently
C) trainees develop shortcuts to keep up with the work
D) memorization of tasks takes too much training time
Q4) Evidence provided in the textbook indicates that apprenticeship programs tend to attract greater representation from specific sectors of the labour market, particularly First Nations, women, and members of visible minorities.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Technology-Based Training Methods
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an advantageous feature of self-directed learning?
A) organizations have control over trainees' acquired level of expertise
B) trainees' learning style preferences can be leveraged
C) the trainer's role becomes more of a facilitator
D) trainees become more independent learners
Q2) Technology-based training is a training method that includes the following delivery channels:?Web-based training, computerized self-study, satellite or broadcast TV, and video, audio, or tele-conferencing.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following scenarios is NOT aligned with the definition of "technology-based training" offered by the authors of this textbook?
A) trainees in a classroom with a live instructor use laptops to follow a PowerPoint presentation developed by the instructor
B) John learns how to assemble an engine using a simulator
C) two trainees use a wiki to acquire and share documents
D) Luke decides to take an online asynchronous course on worksite safety
Q4) Identify and briefly describe the benefits and limitations of self-directed learning.
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Chapter 8: Training Delivery
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a factor in establishing a positive learning climate?
A) having trainees complete a short exam to gauge their knowledge at the start of the training session
B) providing trainees with pre-training reading materials
C) having the trainer welcome trainees personally
D) having the trainer provide a brief overview of his/her experience relating to the training topic
Q2) Most common training delivery problems fit into one of three basic themes. Identify the three themes and provide one problem example for each.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT influenced by seating arrangements at a training event?
A) trainee involvement
B) trainee commitment and energy
C) learning transfer and management support
D) trainee participation
Q4) Discuss the significance of the climate of learning. Name and describe the four elements that constitute the climate of learning.
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Chapter 9: Transfer of Training
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT addressed in the textbook as actions trainees should take in preparation for training?
A) understand why he/she is participating
B) think about work situations that may be used as examples during training sessions
C) understand the rationale behind the chosen training design method
D) understand expectations for after-training changes in behaviour and performance
Q2) Baldwin and Ford's model of "transfer of training process" has three main factors including training inputs, training outputs, and organizations.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Booster sessions are extensions of training programs that include the introduction of new skills and knowledge that build on the original training program-these often cover advanced topics.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe and distinguish between the terms "horizontal transfer" and "vertical transfer."
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Chapter 10: Training Evaluation
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Q1) According to the textbook, which of the following statements is NOT correct when looking at the meaning and purpose of training evaluation processes?
A) diagnose the strengths and weakness of a program and pinpoint needed improvements
B) use evaluation information to justify and reinforce the value and credibility of the training function to the organization
C) determine the cost benefits of a program and help ascertain which program or training technique is most cost-effective
D) determine if the training program has given trainees full top management support via objective metrics
Q2) What factors need to be determined according to the decision-based evaluation model?
A) target, focus, design
B) focus, source, design
C) target, variables, methods
D) target, focus, methods
Q3) Compare and contrast the concepts of perceived support and anticipated support.
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Chapter 11: Training Costs and Benefits
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Q1) What may be concluded from theChapter-opening vignette about MW Canada's Technical Skills Certificate Program as it relates to training cost effectiveness?
A) it was a poor financial investment with negative utility
B) it was a good investment given a conservative 17 percent return on investment
C) no conclusion may be made as the return on investment was zero
D) given that a return on investment calculation was not made, it is impossible to determine the program's cost-effectiveness
Q2) Direct costs include the trainer's salary, food and refreshments, cost of travel, and the basic costs associated with doing a needs analysis.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If one wanted to estimate the cost of employee grievances, who would be a good expert?
A) manager involved in the grievance
B) manager of training and development
C) manager of human resources
D) manager of labour relations
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Chapter 12: Training Programs
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Q1) What percentage of overall training content provided by Canadian organizations is devoted to essential skills training?
A) 10 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 29 percent
D) 2 percent
Q2) You have been asked to recommend a targeted and structured training program to ensure new employees are introduced to and support the current corporate culture. Which of the following is likely to be your recommendation?
A) cross-cultural training
B) basic skills training
C) orientation training
D) team training
Q3) What is the estimated annual cost of workplace injuries in Canada?
A) $125 million
B) $120 million
C) $1.2 billion
D) $12 billion
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Chapter 13: Management and Leadership Development
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Q1) An example of a management education program is an executive MBA. This type of management education program is best leveraged if trainees have little exposure or experience managing people.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Conference Board of Canada has undertaken a series of surveys to ascertain the level of satisfaction reported by Canadian organizations with their management development programs. What is suggested in the results of these surveys?
A) most are not satisfied
B) most are satisfied
C) most are satisfied and would like these programs to be expanded to include supervisors
D) most are modestly satisfied
Q3) Identify and briefly describe the four components all management development programs should include.
Q4) Identify and briefly describe the three general categories or clusters of skills that comprise the content of management development programs.
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Chapter 14: The Evolution and Future of Training and Development
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Q1) The Institute for Performance and Learning has developed a set of competencies for learning professionals that is used by organizations for hiring learning professionals.
A)True
B)False
Q2) According to theChapter-opening vignette, TELUS restructured its training initiatives by introducing an initiative called "Learning 2.0." This initiative is anchored on three principles: individual, team, and social learning.
A)True
B)False
Q3) An effective learning environment provides a variety of resources and activities that trainers can access for training and development programs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Association for Talent and Development has recently introduced a detailed set of competencies addressing the training styles required of training and development professionals.
A)True
B)False
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