Charlie Has Been Hired to Conduct a Training Seminar for Returning

question 33

Multiple Choice

Charlie has been hired to conduct a training seminar for returning employees of a pharmaceutical company. He has not been given any instructions about the specific topic just to refresh these employees basic knowledge of salesmanship. He decides that the first step in deciding the training topic is to conduct a needs assessment to find out what skills they need. Which principle of adult learning best reflects Charlie's approach to training?

• A) Adults are internally motivated.
• B) Adult learning is problem-oriented.
• C) Adults need relevant training.
• D) Adults bring experience to the classroom.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Consumer Product Safety Commission

A U.S. government agency responsible for the regulation of the sale and manufacture of consumer products to ensure their safety.

Social Regulation

Rules imposed by government to correct market failures and protect individuals and the environment from negative externalities, focusing on areas such as workplace safety, environmental protection, and public health.

Natural Monopolies

Natural monopolies occur in industries where the costs of production are lowest when only one firm provides the product or service, often due to high infrastructure costs making competition impractical.

Too Much Labor

A situation where there is an excess supply of labor in the market, leading to unemployment or underemployment.