CCT Training Needs Assessment and Analysis 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a limitation of using only observation as a TNA data collection method?

Accepted Answer

The Hawthorne effect may alter employee behavior during observation

Answer

The Hawthorne effect means employees may change their behavior when they know they are being watched, skewing observation data.

Question 2

A 'competency model' in corporate training defines:

Accepted Answer

The clusters of knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for effective performance in a role

Answer

Competency models outline the specific competencies — including behaviors and knowledge — that distinguish effective from ineffective performers.

Question 3

In root cause analysis for a training need, a trainer discovers that employees lack skills due to unclear job expectations. The correct intervention is:

Accepted Answer

Clarify job expectations and performance standards first, then reassess training needs

Answer

Unclear job expectations are a management and communication issue; training cannot fix what employees do not know is expected of them.

Question 4

The 'desired performance state' in a TNA refers to:

Accepted Answer

The performance level the organization needs employees to achieve

Answer

The desired performance state is the target — what employees should know, do, or achieve — used to measure and identify the gap.

Question 5

When conducting a TNA, triangulation of data means:

Accepted Answer

Using three or more data sources to cross-validate findings

Answer

Triangulating multiple data sources — such as surveys, interviews, and performance metrics — increases the reliability of needs assessment conclusions.

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CCT Training Needs Assessment and Analysis 3