Describe what are meant by self-efficacy beliefs and how they can be enhanced in a training context.
What will be an ideal response?
Self-efficacy relates to an individual's belief that he/she can successfully learn new knowledge and skills. Self-efficacy can be increased several ways:
• verbal persuasion: offering words of encouragement to convince individuals they are capable of learning
• logical verification: creating a perceived relationship between a new task and a task already mastered
• modeling: showing individuals how to successfully perform a task
• past accomplishment: letting trainees build a history of successful accomplishments
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All-encompassing or inclusive expressions such as always, never, and everyone are known as global terms.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In terms of commonly traded organizational currencies, providing friendship, giving emotional backing, and listening to others' concerns and issues are examples of ________-related currencies.
A. Task B. Position C. Inspiration D. Relationship E. Personal
An expression of gratitude ________
A) is the only element you should include in the closing of a request B) is nice but not necessary at the end of short requests C) should never be just a simple "thanks" D) must always be an elaborate and effusive declaration E) is typically included at the end of the request
Ratios provide little information unless the analyst places them in a context. After calculating the ratios, the analyst must compare them with some standard. Which of the following is/are possible standard(s)?
a. The planned ratio for the period. b. The corresponding ratio during the preceding period for the same firm. c. The corresponding ratio for a similar firm in the same industry. d. The average ratio for other firms in the same industry. e. All of the above are possible standards.