Managing Performance through Training And Development 7th Edition By Alan Saks – Test Bank

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

1. One of the primary advantages of the Decision-Based Evaluation model over the Kirkpatrick model is that it allows different variables to be measured depending on the target of the evaluation process.
a. True
b. False

2. Studies of training professionals show the more sophisticated training evaluations are rarely used because they are perceived to be too complicated to implement, take too long to design, and simply cost too much money.
a. True
b. False

3. Formative evaluations provide data about the worthiness or effectiveness of a training program.
a. True
b. False

4. The main reason procedural learning measures are NOT often used is centred on the level of complexity required to properly assess procedural learning.
a. True
b. False

5. A question such as “Has the training program resulted in payoffs for the organization?” is typically associated with summative evaluations according to Worthen and Sanders.
a. True
b. False

6. Declarative learning refers to the acquisition of facts and information and is by far the most frequently assessed learning measure.
a. True
b. False

7. According to the Conference Board of Canada, only 46 percent of Canadian organizations undertook some type of training evaluation in 2010. However, in 2012–13 there was evidence to suggest Canadian companies were improving on the 2010 evaluation results.
a. True
b. False

8. When measuring trainees’ “reactions” to a training program, trainers often use questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews.
a. True
b. False

9. Affective reaction measures the level of perceived usefulness of a training program.
a. True
b. False

10. Causal evaluations require more sophisticated experimental and statistical procedures versus the less sophisticated descriptive evaluations.
a. True
b. False

11. The COMA model and the Decision-Based Evaluation model are the most widely used training evaluation methods.
a. True
b. False

Answer Key

1. True

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. True

6. True

7. True

8. True

9. False

10. True

11. False