HRCI Exam SPHR Topic 2 Question 51 Discussion

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Question #: 51
Topic #: 2

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According to Knowles, there are five key assumptions about how adults learn. One of the assumptions is the learner's readiness to learn. Which of the following statements is best associated with the assumption of the learner's readiness to learn?

AWhat I learn today will help me solve problems at my workplace tomorrow.

BI've got lots of valuable experience that I want to draw upon to help me as I learn.

CI'm ready to learn this because what I learn will help me function better in some way.

DI understand why I need to learn this.

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct.

Harris v. Forklift Systems Inc. was referenced in the case of same-sex harassment brought to the Supreme Court in Oncale v. Sundowner (D). Oncalehelped determine that gender is of little consequence when harassment meets the statutory requirements defined in Harris. Faragher v. City of Boca Raton (B) and Burlington Industries v. Ellerth (C) were also important cases aiding in interpreting the concept of sexual harassment in the workplace.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

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by Aja at Oct 14, 2022, 08:45 AM

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Mattie

1 months ago

This question is a piece of cake! Adult learning is my jam. *flexes mental muscles*

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Laila

A) What I learn today will help me solve problems at my workplace tomorrow.

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2 months ago

Option C is the best answer. It directly captures the idea of the learner's readiness to learn, which is about the relevance and usefulness of the learning for the learner's life.

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