HPI631 Midterm Performance Analyst

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QUESTION 1

1. Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy is best know for:

	A.	Introducing new technologies
	B.	Codified professional evaluation processes
	C.	Making evaluation processes more relevant
	D.	Challenging the way organizations evaluate the workplace

10 points

QUESTION 2

1. The four levels of Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy are:

	A.	teaching, response, behavior, results
	B.	response, behavior, reactions, results
	C.	reaction, learning, behavior, results
	D.	reaction, learning, evaluation, results

10 points

QUESTION 3

1. True or False – Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy can be used to evaluate most types of performance improvement interventions, not just training.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 4

1. Select the appropriate level of Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy the question aligns with.

	1
	2
	3
	4

A.	Is the type of feedback clear, timely, and specific?
B.	Do participants continue to use the new learning on the job?
C.	Do changes to reward system improve performance?
D.	Are outcomes worth the investment?

10 points

QUESTION 5

1. True or False – Building on Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy, Kaufman’s level 5 proposes that evaluating outcomes should be done on a mega-level?

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 6

1. An “evidentiary chain” is necessary to show that:

	A.	Results are due to actions taken and results achieved at lower levels
	B.	Actions at one level do not affect actions at another level
	C.	Results at level 4 are due in large part to unexplained behavior
	D.	Data collected at one level is is not linked to data collected at another level

10 points

QUESTION 7

1. Which tip for measuring is NOT recommended:

	A.	When possible, measure only reactions that are not within participant control
	B.	Select or develop criterion tests whenever possible
	C.	When possible, measure pre-intervention before measuring post-intervention
	D.	When possible, use existing measures

10 points

QUESTION 8

1. True or False - There are four areas where ethical considerations can guide the behavior of professionals in the field:

· Designing Performance Management Systems

· Collecting data

· Analyzing performance; and

· Reporting findings

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 9

1. Which of the following is NOT true regarding data collection:

	A.	Data collection is an integral part of designing a PMS
	B.	Consistency and integrity of data collection should be a goal
	C.	Data collection should focus on measuring everything
	D.	Data should provide insights into performance

10 points

QUESTION 10

1. An ethical consideration when reporting findings is:

	A.	The findings should be complex and difficult to understand
	B.	The findings are only revealed to those directly involved in the process
	C.	The findings should defy common sense
	D.	The findings should be usable and actionable by the audience