Learning and Development Flashcards

A career development plan that lets an employee move laterally to gain broad experience reflects which concept?

Answer: Career lattice

A career lattice supports lateral and diagonal moves, not just upward promotion.

Which type of mentoring uses a younger or less-tenured employee to teach a senior one (often about technology)?

Answer: Reverse mentoring

Reverse mentoring flips the traditional roles, with juniors mentoring seniors, often on new skills or tech.

An organization wants to identify high-potential employees for future leadership roles. This process is called:

Answer: Talent pool/succession management

Succession management builds a pipeline of high-potential talent for key future roles.

Which assessment tool gathers performance feedback from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and self?

Answer: 360-degree feedback

360-degree feedback collects input from multiple sources around the employee.

The 'forgetting curve' developed by Hermann Ebbinghaus illustrates that:

Answer: Retention declines over time without reinforcement

The forgetting curve shows memory retention drops quickly unless information is reinforced.

Which adult learning principle suggests learners are more motivated when training addresses immediate, real-world problems?

Answer: Orientation to learning (problem-centered)

Knowles noted adults are problem-centered and want learning applicable to immediate situations.

Job rotation as a development method primarily helps employees by:

Answer: Broadening skills and cross-functional understanding

Job rotation exposes employees to different roles, building broader skills and organizational understanding.