Human Resource Management: Training and Development

What is the primary purpose of conducting a needs analysis in an employee training system?

What is a common reason why organizations need to provide training to their employees?

What is the primary goal of a case study method in training?

What is the primary purpose of performance appraisal in an organization?

What is a type of training delivery method that involves learning through hands-on experience?

What is a type of person analysis that involves evaluating an individual's strengths and weaknesses?

What is the primary goal of task analysis in training?

What is a type of training method that involves demonstrating a task to employees?

What is a type of training delivery method that involves learning through print materials?

What is the primary goal of setting training goals and objectives?

Identifying Training Needs

Organizational analysis determines factors that facilitate or inhibit training effectiveness
Task analysis identifies how tasks are performed
Person analysis identifies employees who need training and determines the areas in which they need training

Conducting a Needs Analysis

Performance appraisal scores can indicate areas where employees need training
Surveys can be used to determine training needs by asking employees about knowledge and skills
Interviews can provide in-depth answers about training needs
Skill and knowledge tests can indicate a need for training
Critical incidents of poor performance can necessitate training

Designing and Evaluating Training Systems

Training is a planned effort to facilitate the learning of job-related behavior
Lack of skill or knowledge is often due to an organization's inability to select desired applicants
Training compensates for the inability to select desired applicants
Training goals and objectives should concretely state what learners are expected to do, the conditions under which they are expected to do it, and the level at which they are expected to do it

Choosing the Best Training Method

Training methods include classroom setting, distance learning, on-the-job learning, lecture, case study, simulation, role-play, behavior modeling, video/DVD, interactive video, podcast, webinar, coaching, mentoring, job rotation, and apprenticeship

This quiz assesses understanding of training methods, evaluation techniques, and goals in human resource management. It covers the importance of training, methods of delivery, and evaluation of success.