One Reason That Training Is Important to Organizations Is That

question 5

Multiple Choice

One reason that training is important to organizations is that such programs can lead to:

• A)an increase in the cognitive ability of the workforce.
• B)increased organizational commitment.
• C)an increase in the situational specificity of the training programs.
• D)an increase in counterproductive behavior.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlations

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists.

Kernel of Truth

The idea that many myths, stereotypes, or exaggerated claims have a basis in fact, however small or misinterpreted that fact may be.

Perceived Homogeneity

The tendency to see members of an out-group as more similar to each other than they really are or than members of the in-group.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized beliefs or expectations about the characteristics and behaviors of members of a group, often leading to prejudgment.