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 is considering using computer technology to train managers.When developing online training materials,which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the needs at McBain?

• A) Is the purpose of the training clarified to participants?
• B) Will participants find the content relevant and engaging?
• C) Can virtual simulation exercises be integrated into the system?
• D) Can the training be linked to a performance management system?

Grasp the importance of cultural considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

Examine the prevalence and impact of mental illness on populations.

Appreciate the complexity and controversy surrounding mental illness classification systems.

Understand the relationship between cultural bias and diagnosis, specifically in the context of racial and ethnic disparities.

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