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FAB/F1 ACCOUNTANT IN BUSINESS
19.2 Which of the following is not a characteristic of a ‘learning organisation’?
A
B
C
D
The generation and transfer of knowledge
Support for learning and development by all members
A scientific approach to problem-solving, in order to minimise risk and error
Willingness to continuously transform itself in response to a changing environment
(2 marks)
19.3 Which of the following statements about training is most likely to be the foundation of an effective
training policy?
A Training is the responsibility of the HR department
B Training is all cost and no quantifiable benefit
C The important thing is to do lots of training
D Training can be an effective solution to some performance problems (2 marks)
19.4 ........................................ is ‘the planned and systematic modification of behaviour through learning
events, programmes and instruction which enable individuals to achieve the level of knowledge, skills
and competence to carry out their work effectively’.
Which word correctly completes this definition?
A Conditioning
B Training
C Education (1 mark)
19.5 The learning cycle developed by David Kolb is a process for ........................................ learning.
Which of the following words correctly completes this sentence?
A Programmed
B Experiential
C Action
D Reflection (2 marks)
19.6 All the following, with one exception, are clear benefits of training and development for an organisation.
Which is the exception?
A Increased organisational flexibility
B Less need for detailed supervision
C Enhanced employability of staff members
D Improved succession planning (2 marks)
19.7 Which of the following are ‘on the job’ training methods?
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Day-release
Job rotation
Coaching
Temporary promotion
A Method (iii) only
B Methods (i) and (iii) only
C Methods (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
D Methods (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) (2 marks)
19.8 You have been asked to comment on the most effective approach for training accounts staff in the use of
a new payroll system. Which of the following arguments would you put forward for choosing an on-thejob
approach?
A Ability of learners to concentrate on the learning process
B Risk of errors
C Relevance to the informal customs and practices of the department
D Application of learned skills to the job (2 marks)
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