Deductive and Inductive
Deductive Reasoning - A process of reasoning in which a conclusion follows from all the premises (a lot of
information) presented.
Example 1: You have a new customer - until you get a broad base of information from them you ask a series of questions to get a sense of who the customer is. Once you get the information
you are able to deduce which of your products is best for your customer.
Example 2: You have a new machine - you have learners with different learning styles - until you get a broad base of information from them you ask a series of question to find the best way to
deliver it. Once you get the information you are able to deduce how to deliver the training to them.
Example 3: Management training - Broad concepts of management are taught such as Communication, Interviewing, Conflict Mangement and Workstyles. When a specific situation occurs that
learner will go back to the broad base of information and deduce which of the tools they will apply.
Inductive Reasoning - A process of reasoning in which a conclusion comes from taking a small amount of information and building on that information that brings
about a conclusion.
Example 1: Learning new software - Specific details or ...
About Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)
The term "affirmative action" was first used in the United States. It first appeared in Executive Order 10925, which was signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961, and it was used to refer to measures to achieve non-discrimination. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued Executive Order 11246 which required federal contractors to take "affirmative action" to hire without regard to race, religion and national origin. In 1968, gender was added to the anti-discrimination list. [2] Matching procedures in other countries are also known as reservation in India, positive discrimination in the United Kingdom, and employment equity in Canada.
Affirmative action is intended as an attempt to promote equal opportunity. It is often instituted in government and educational settings to ensure that minority groups within a society are included in all programs. The justification for affirmative action is that it ... << MORE >>
How can I prepare for the PHR or SPHR Exam?
If you are the kind of student that likes learning to be at a fast pace with little time spent on things that you perceive as unimportant and mundane, then you probably like to learn by trial and error. Your best bet is to purchase a set of exam preparation study materials, read at your own pace and take the exam. You may or may not pass, but you will learn at your own pace. Or you might like to spend 3 days in an intensive all day Boot Camp.