Additional Case 8.3 the HR Department at McBain Associates Is Putting Together a Putting

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Additional Case 8.3
The HR department at McBain Associates is putting together a multi-step training program to help managers appraise employee performance. The firm has experienced previous legal problems associated with improper performance appraisals, so HR needs to ensure that every manager is able to conduct a performance appraisal appropriately.
Managers will receive information about EEO law, company policies, appraisal forms, and appropriate interview questions. Information provided during training should be relevant and consistent. The firm wants managers to have access to the information after training and as needed when conducting performance appraisals. In addition, the firm wants to minimize the time managers spend on the training and to avoid large group meetings. Due to changing policies and forms, HR needs the ability to update the training information easily and quickly.
-Refer to Additional Case 8.3.HR at McBain has decided to use an instructor-led program to train managers.Which of the following best supports this decision?

• A) The training and development budget at McBain is very limited.
• B) Job aids help McBain managers to recall the KSAs needed for different jobs.
• C) Performance appraisals at McBain are conducted twice a year for most employees.
• D) HR expects managers to have many questions regarding McBain's policy changes.

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