TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

QUESTION BANK

1. Define HRD.Explain its scope and importance.2. What are the problems faced by HR departments in India?3. Define training. Explain its features and importance.4.”If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I would have spend six hours sharpening my axe.”Explain the quote with reference to importance of training.5. What are the principles and issues pertaining to adult learning?6. Explain competency mapping and its utility in manufacturing sector.7. What are the various kinds of training methods?8. What are the qualities of a good trainer.9. How will you determine the training needs of an enterprise. Explain with an example.10. Differentiate between training and development.11. Explain training Evaluation. Give any four reasons why you would like to evaluate training.12Design a training feedback form for training being taken on “Enhancing positive attitude”13. Explain the various inputs required for a training and development programme.14. Bring out the barriers to effective training. How do you overcome them?15. How is training and development programme designed?16.”Training programme are frequently the first items eliminated when management wants to cut costs.Why are it so?17. Why do organizations often overlook or lack proper evaluation of training and development programmes?18. You have been asked to train employees to use personal computers. What factors would you consider in designing the programme?19.”Training programmes are helpful to avoid personnel obsolescence.”Explain20.Write short notes on :A. Training Budget

B.Training calendar

C.Sensitivity TrainingD.Use of technology in training,Competency Mapping21. Explain the concept of Management development.22. What are the strategies to achieve successful conferences?23. Explain the various factors to be taken into account while planning for a two day seminar on learning “Computer Basics”24. Explain the concept of OJT.25. Throw light on the concept of E-learning. Can it be successful for Indian companies?26.”The success of any any training program to a great extent depends upon the potential of the trainer.”Do you agree?Comment.27.Explain the scope and characterstics of HRD.28.Why the software companies spend a huge bit on training as compared to manufacturing sector?29.What are the tools required for a sucessful training program?30.Differentiate with examples On the job training and off the job training.