The Textbook Offers Four Ways the COMA Model Improves Upon

question 31

Multiple Choice

The textbook offers four ways the COMA model improves upon Kirkpatrick's hierarchical model.Which of the following is NOT one of those improvements?

• A) much more useful for formative evaluations
• B) improves upon measures related to summative evaluations
• C) the measures used for evaluation are causally related to training success
• D) adds to normal reaction surveys by including more variables

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Definitions:

Depreciated Straight-line

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, representing its gradual loss of value.

Payback

The period of time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of money equal to the initial cost of the investment.

Time Value

The belief that money available now is worth more than an identical amount in the future because of its potential earning power.

Relevant Cash Flows

Cash flows that will only occur as a result of undertaking a project or investment.