Sitting on an idea and using the time to collect massive data ...

[lak]

Sitting on an idea and using the time to collect massive data that may be stored, retrieved, studied, reshaped, and molded into something new is referred to as the process of ________.
 
  A) inspiration
  B) stimulation
  C) incubation
  D) perception
  E) innovation

Question 2

Briefly discuss the reasons and counter reasons for not evaluating training programs.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Jmfn03]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1) Argument: There is nothing to evaluate.
Counterargument: Training is designed with some sort of goal and/or objective in mind; therefore, the objectives of training can be measured.

2) Argument: No one really cares about evaluating training.
Counterargument: Important organizational decisions will be made with or without formal data relating to effectiveness and/or contribution. Without formal evaluations, decisions will be based on impressions of decision makers.

3) Argument: Evaluation is a threat to my job.
Counterargument: Evaluation does not have to be looked at in the context of success or failure, but as feedback into the system in order to modify and improve the training.