HRM Learning & Dev't Exam (Misc)
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- Effect size
- Difference in performance of those who have been trained and those who have not
- Knowledge
- The sum of what is known: a body of truths, information and principles.
- 4 primary types of basic skills or remedial training
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1. Reading
2. Basic math or arithmetic
3. Writing
4. ESL - What % of organizational learning is done informally?
- Up to 80%
- How much do Canadian organizations spend each year on training and development?
- $5 million.
- What % of Canadians have every day trouble with alpha or numeric literacy?
- 48%
- What is the main method used by organizations to socialize new employees?
- Orientation training.
- What are 3 main objectives of diversity training?
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1. Increase awareness
2. Reduce barriers and stereotypes
3. Change behaviours - Definition of a Learning Organization
- Two-way learning process; organization that acquires, organizes, shares info & knowledge and uses new info and knowledge to change its behaviour to further its goals - increased capacity to learn, adapt & change culture
- Definition of Organizational Learning
- The process of creating, sharing, diffusing and applying knowledge in organizations