Question 1

[Organizational Capability]

A talent development (TD) professional has been tasked with creating a knowledge management system for a small company. The TD professional has begun the process of collecting organizational knowledge and has compiled paper manuals, standard operating procedures, process charts, and other archived materials. How can the TD professional most effectively access the collective knowledge of the company's leaders?

APerform interviews with direct reports of the leaders

BReview the personnel files and resumes of the leaders

CConduct video and audio interviews with the leaders

DRead published works by the leaders

Answer : C

Question 2

[Organizational Capability]

Which risk would pose the greatest threat to a learning project?

ATeamwork is faltering and the team's tolerance for change is diminished

BThe project plan milestones are not met

CActual costs are exceeding budgeted costs

DThe key business sponsor leaves and there is no backup sponsor

Answer : D

Question 3

[Organizational Capability]

Which is the best step to take first when developing leadership competencies?

ADevelop criteria to rate leaders at all levels in the organization

BResearch key leadership skills of similar organizations

CDetermine what leadership abilities the organization needs

DDetermine development needs of existing leaders in the organization

Answer : C

Question 4

[Professional Capability]

A talent development professional is providing coaching to an individual. Which action is most likely to improve success for the coaching action plan?

AAllow others to define actions for the person receiving coaching

BObtain stakeholder approval for the action plan

CBe specific whether an action is a goal or a task

DWrite out the action plan

Answer : C

Question 5

[Personal Capability]

Which question is most critical for a talent development professional to answer before implementing an employee engagement survey?

AWho should be included in the survey?

BWhat will be learned from the feedback?

CWhat is the purpose of the survey?

DHow will the feedback be collected?

Answer : C

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