Training Development Past Papers 1
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Examination:
Total Marks: 70, Passing Marks (35)
Q. 1 Read the following statements and categorize them either false or true. No need of rewriting the whole statement on your answer sheet. Just write “False” or “True”.
a. There are differences between on-the-job and off-the-job training.
b. Training proves to be more productive if it is based on the results of proper TNA.
c. Training improves the potentials of an employee but it also affects organizational productivity, and profit.
d. Training and development have the same goals, but different methods.
e. Job rotation is an example of on-the-job training.
f. Kirkpatrick’s evaluation framework has five stages.
g. Well-written training objectives have no relationship with the success of training programs.
h. Organization development and employee development can be affected in the same manner.
i. Employees’ commitment and motivation only affect their career development.
j. The pre-test post-test design is the one used most frequently to evaluate training effectiveness.
k. Training is a mean to an end, and not an end in itself.
l. Training through class lecture is a type of off-the-job training.
m. Investment in training and development is a wise policy and is good both for employees and employers.
n. Turnover occurs not only because of employee’s willingness to leave organization.
Q. 2 What do you understand by employee development? Discuss common approaches for employee development.
Q. 3 What is need assessment and why it is essential in making decision on training and development? Elaborate.
Q. 4 If an organization wants to develop its workforce, it needs frequency of on the job and off the job trainings. Elaborate.
Q. 5 The choice of a trainer for any training program is very critical. Elaborate.
Q. 6 What do you understand by the concept of learning organization? Explain.
Q. 7 What is public service management? How it is different from corporate management?
Q. 8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Performance Evaluation
b) Self-Development
c) Training transfer
Training Development Past Papers 2
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Examination:
Total Marks: 70, Passing Marks (35)
Q. 1 Read the following statements and categorize them either false or true. No need of rewriting the whole statement on your answer sheet. Just write “False” or “True”.
a. Training and development have the same dimensions.
b. Training is imparted only to enhance the image of an organizational.
c. There is no difference between on-the-job training and off-the-job training.
d. Training and development have the same goals, but different methods.
e. Kirkpatrick’s evaluation framework has five stages.
f. Needs assessment is primarily designed to find out what are the needs of employees.
g. Well-written training objectives have no relationship with the success of training programs.
h. The pre-test post-test design is the one used most frequently to evaluate training effectiveness.
i. Job rotation is an example of off-the-job training.
j. Expenses on training are only incurred because it is the demand of employees.
k. High ratio of turnover reflects an organization’s search for best employees.
l. Investment in training and development is a wise policy of an organization.
m. Laboratory training offers an excellent opportunity for transference.
n. Training is a mean to an end, and not an end in itself.
Q. 2 What do you understand by employee development? Discuss common approaches for employee development.
Q. 3 Do you think training and development are different concepts? Explain.
Q. 4 What is need assessment and why it is essential in making decision on training and development? Elaborate.
Q. 5 What is employee career development? Is it necessary for employee motivation?
Q. 6 The role of a trainer is very critical in an effective training and development program. Elaborate.
Q. 7 What do you understand by self-directed learning. Discuss a few (three) self-learing approaches.
Q. 8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
a) Off the job training
b) Public management
c) Training needs for entrepreneurs
