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.Which type of training would be best at McBain?

• A) E-learning
• B) VR training
• C) Apprenticeship
• D) Off-the-job training

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions and drives.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its role in controlling several other hormone-secreting glands.