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Training and Development in Organizations introduces students to the field of training and development, showcasing how the role and function of training within an organization supports the organization’s efforts at fulfilling its mission. Focusing on six themes – strategic view; training paradigm; training model; types of training; rubrics; and andragogy, a theory focused specifically on the adult learner – the author offers an applied approach to designing and implementing a training program. Readers will learn about different types of training programs, ranging from simple to complex, while a model program design demonstrates the critical elements associated with designing a program, such as subjects, time frame, learning objectives, and more. Practical exercises and thought-provoking end of chapter questions help students learn how to apply the concepts successfully, while Chapter Twelve specifically includes a variety of practical exercises for use in application-oriented assignments. Undergraduate students of human resource management, and training and development, as well as business managers seeking to develop their training knowledge, will appreciate this commonsense treatment of the subject.

This new edition builds on the strengths of the popular first edition, providing an interesting, practical discussion of the interrelationship between communication and the field of training and development. It incorporates new material on cultural diversity in the workplace and the role of teams and team leaders, while expanding its coverage of such topics as needs assessments and the use of computers in training and development. Written in a lively, conversational style, Communication Training and Development, Second Edition, covers all facets of the field, from the background skills trainers need to the nuts and bolts of preparing, conducting, and evaluating a program. Numerous anecdotes based on the authors¿ considerable consulting experience make the information relevant and memorable.

This text puts forward the argument that higher education must develop better and more consistent practices with regards to the evaluation of training and development. Most evaluations are valueless unless they start by clarifying the puropse they are intended to serve, and this usually means clarifying whose puropses are being served. This text provides a guide to best practices and uses examples and case studies from both the UK and abroad to show the benefits that can be gained from using evaluation effectively.

A comprehensive book from Dr R K Sahu, a passionate Corporate Trainer for all those who have passion for Training.A complete guide for Trainers, HR Professionals & Consultants, Professors of Human Resource Development & Management Students, Training Managers and all individuals who aspire to make a career as a Trainer or in Managing Training Function.A practical treatise covering all facets of Training including:v Managing Training Functionv Training Needs Identificationv Aligning training with organizational goalsv Designing Training Programmev Training Methodologiesv Delivery of Trainingv Measuring Impact of TrainingA masterpiece detailing all finer elements of Training with a practical approach.

Introduction To Training And Development | Human Resource Development And Career Planning | Training Need Identification | Learning | Strategic Training And Development | Organising The Training Function | Training Programme Design | Training Climate | Training Methodlogy | Training Methodology | Training Methodology | Transfer Of Training | Training Aids | Training Evaluation | Employee Obsolescence And Training | Training Perpectives And Trends

The latest Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Organizational Psychology uses a psychological perspective, and a uniquely global focus, to review the latest literature and research in the interconnected fields of training, development, and performance appraisal. Maintains a truly global focus on the field with top international contributors exploring research and practice from around the world Offers researchers and professionals essential information for building a talented organization, a critical and challenging task for organizational success in the 21st century Covers a diverse range of topics, including needs analysis, job design, active learning, self–regulation, simulation approaches, 360–degree feedback, and virtual learning environments

Provides a complete idea of the nuances of training and development in an organizational setting through appropriate treatment of theories and real-life cases. Training and Development: Theories and Applications provides readers with a suitable backdrop to understand the complexities of training and development theories. It aims at making the concepts relevant and easier to understand and put them to practice in real-life situations. This comprehensive textbook has been developed after a thorough study of the syllabuses of major universities and management institutes in India, with adequate inputs from various professional bodies specializing in training and development. The book not only aims to address the requirements of students but also satisfies the needs of training and development instructors and human resource professionals. KEY FEATURES: Balanced discussions on theories and applications with examples from the corporate world in India and abroad. Contemporary topics such as e-training, technology-based training, cross-cultural training, and organizational development and training. Opening vignette in each chapter, case-lets and chapter-end comprehensive case study. Rich chapter-end features including general and critical review questions and ‘Special Activity for Practitioners’, a practice-based assignment. Relevant ancillary teaching material for instructors on the dedicated companion website.

Practical in tone, yet firmly based on sound theoretical foundations, the book clearly shows how evaluation can and should be applied before, during and after training Guidelines are suggested, methods described and practical, tried and tested, resources detailed. Structured to allow trainers to develop evaluation models that are ideally suited to their individual needs, this definitive handbook gives practical advice on all aspects of training evaluation, including knowledge tests and the use of ranking scales; behaviour observation and self-reporting; the use of questionnaires; interim evaluation; the evaluation of open and distance learning programmes; and cost and value effectiveness.