You Are the First Director of Training and Development for a Manufacturer

question 86

Multiple Choice

You are the first director of training and development for a manufacturer of educational toys for children. What should your first step in designing a development program be?

• A)evaluating current training and development practices
• B)gathering and analyzing the performance appraisals for all managers for the last two years
• C)reviewing the organization's strategic and HR plans
• D)carrying out succession planning for key executives

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Definitions:

Implicit Motives

Unconscious motivations, usually measured with projective tests.

Affiliation Motive

An underlying psychological drive that influences individuals to form connections, bond with others, and seek social acceptance.

Explicit Motives

Conscious motivations, usually measured by self-report.

Affiliation Motive

A psychological drive that influences an individual's need to form or maintain positive social relationships and connections.