In the Context of the Evaluation of Training Programs, the Best

question 5

Multiple Choice

In the context of the evaluation of training programs, the best way to ensure that changes have occurred because of training and not just the passage of time is to:

• A) use work simulation techniques to assess employees.
• B) train employees for only some job-related tasks, but not for others.
• C) have a control group of employees who work on the same job, but do not receive training.
• D) train employees at regular intervals.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hour

A measure of the labor time specifically involved in the direct manufacture of products, not including indirect tasks.

Direct Labor Rate Variance

It's a measure used in cost accounting to determine the difference between the actual labor cost per hour and the expected (or standard) cost per hour.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the actual time taken to manufacture a product and the standard time expected, multiplied by the wage rate, indicating inefficiency or efficiency in production.

Standard Hours Per Unit

The predetermined amount of time expected to be required to produce one unit of a product under standard operating conditions.