Question 1

Which of the following is not one of Honey and Mumford's labels for learning styles?&#10;A) Activist&#10;B) Reflector&#10;C) Theorist&#10;D) Implementer

Accepted Answer

The label "Implementer" is not one of Honey and Mumford's learning styles. The four learning styles they identified are Activist, Reflector, Theorist, and Pragmatist.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about employee development in the UK is most accurate?&#10;A) UK employers typically spend more on staff development than is the case in most European countries&#10;B) UK employers have traditionally seen employee development as a cost rather than as investment&#10;C) UK employers spend most on training up their lower-skilled workers&#10;D) UK employers focus insufficiently on health and safety training and induction training

Accepted Answer

Historically, UK employers have often viewed employee development as a cost rather than an investment, which can impact the extent and quality of training and development opportunities provided to employees. This perspective contrasts with the more investment-oriented approach seen in some other countries, where employee development is more strongly linked to long-term organizational success.

Question 3

What is being described here? A perspective on learning which focuses on the way that learners create 'meaning structures' in their heads based on their personalities and experiences.&#10;A) A behaviourist perspective&#10;B) A cognitive perspective&#10;C) A constructionist perspective&#10;D) A social learning perspective

Accepted Answer

The description is pointing towards a constructionist perspective on learning. This perspective suggests that learners construct their own understanding of the world around them based on their prior knowledge, experiences, and interactions with their environment. The focus is on the learner's active role in creating meaning rather than passively receiving information.

Question 4

Who was the major contributor to the early work on behavioural competencies?&#10;A) Berry&#10;B) Brewis&#10;C) Brittain&#10;D) Boyatzis

Accepted Answer

Boyatzis was the major contributor to the early work on behavioural competencies.

Question 5

What is being described here? A well-established government initiative which involves recognising good practice in the field of employee development.&#10;A) Investors in people&#10;B) National apprenticeships&#10;C) National occupational standards&#10;D) Skills pledge

Accepted Answer

Investors in People is a well-established government initiative that recognizes good practice in the field of employee development. It sets out a framework for improving business performance and competitiveness through employees.

Question 6

Which of the following expressions best describes the national training framework that has been established in the UK?&#10;A) Target-driven&#10;B) Government-funded&#10;C) Demand-led&#10;D) World class

Accepted Answer

The term "demand-led" implies that training programs align with the needs and requirements of the labor market, rather than being solely driven by government targets or standards. This is the case with the national training framework in the UK, which is designed to meet the demands of employers and industries.

Deck 14: The Context of Employee Learning and Development