Marlon Corp

question 50

Multiple Choice

Marlon Corp.implements a training program to improve the efficiency of its underperforming employees.Three months after the program's implementation,analysis reveals that the program has not made significant contribution either to increasing employee skill levels or increasing their productivity.Andrea,the company's CEO,concludes that the trainers are ineffective and decides they must be replaced.Which of the following,if true,could be used to persuade Andrea against replacing the trainers?

• A) Andrea was not the Marlon CEO when the training program was first implemented.
• B) Andrea has neither spoken to the trainers nor attended any of their training programs.
• C) Employees are unproductive because of an unhealthy work environment and insufficient pay.
• D) Employees are unproductive because they lack the basic skills required to perform their jobs.
• E) Employees are unhappy about a recent change in the company's organizational structure.

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Definitions:

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve, responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear

Relating to the cochlea, the spiral-shaped, inner ear structure essential for hearing.

Round Window

Membranous structure separating the scala tympani of the inner ear from the middle ear.

Basilar Membrane

Wall of the membranous labyrinth bordering the scala tympani; supports the organ of Corti.