You Are Putting Together a Short Report Addressing Why Many

question 21

Multiple Choice

You are putting together a short report addressing why many training programs are poorly evaluated by organizations beyond Kirkpatrick's "level one." Which of the following is NOT likely to be in your report?

• A) most training managers have been trained on how to properly evaluate programs and senior management often request it
• B) management does not request training evaluation and does not provide funding for it
• C) trainers and human resource departments (HR) may not be interested in the results, as outcomes may reflect poorly on the HR department
• D) lack of time for training evaluation

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