Which of the following is true of the assessment of training needs?
A) Needs assessment should be an ongoing, not an occasional, concern of supervisors.
B) With input from supervisors, employees should determine the areas of training that they will need.
C) Supervisors who do not conduct their employees' formal training are not responsible for recognizing needs for training.
D) A supervisor cannot identify training needs by observing problems in a department or by asking employees.

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Needs assessment should be an ongoing process to ensure that employees are continuously receiving the training they need to perform their jobs effectively. It is not a one-time event.

Answer: B
 While supervisors may have insight into what kind of training their employees need, employees themselves often have a good understanding of the gaps in their own knowledge or skills. Input from both parties is valuable when determining training needs.

Answer: C
 Even if a supervisor is not directly responsible for conducting training, they are still responsible for ensuring that their employees have the skills necessary to perform their jobs. Identifying areas where training is needed is part of that responsibility.

Answer: None of the above 
 Option D is incorrect because supervisors can often identify training needs through observation and feedback from their employees. However, options A, B, and C are all true statements about the assessment of training needs.

Which of the Following Is True of the Assessment of Training