BMIS – L1 – SA – Q11.2 – HR – Training and development

Describes the best learning conditions for activists per Honey and Mumford.

Question

According to Honey and Mumford, activists learn best when:

A they are involved in new experiences and opportunities

B they are required to listen to lectures and long explanations

C they must follow precise instructions about what to do

D there is a model that they admire and can copy (such as a boss who acts as a ‘role model’)

Answer

Explanation:
Honey and Mumford describe activists as individuals who learn best through involvement in new experiences and opportunities, thriving on dynamic and hands-on activities. Option A directly aligns with this characteristic. Option B (lectures) suits theorists, who prefer structured learning. Option C (precise instructions) may align more with pragmatists, who focus on practical application. Option D (copying a role model) is less specific to activists and more related to observational learning, which is not their primary style.

Tags: activist, Honey and Mumford, HR, learning styles, new experiences, Training
Level: Level 1

Topic: HR - Training and Development

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