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A process for systematically developing training to meet specific needs
1. It begins with assesing the need for training
2. Ensures readiness for training (motivation, basic skills)
3. Plan training program (objectives, trainers, nethods)
4. Imlementing the program
5. Evaluating results of training |
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| Learning Management System (LMS) |
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A computer application that automates the administration, development and delivery of a company's trainng program
Managers and employees can use this to identify training needs and enroll in courses
Employees can use
Can reduce travel costs for companies by by providing online training |
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The process of evaluating the organization, individual employees and employees tasks to determine what kind of training is necessary
Answers these 3 questions
What is the context in which training will occur?
Who needs training?
What subjects should training cover? |
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A process for determining the appropriateness of training by evaluating the charachteristics of the organization.
This analysis looks at:
Training needs based on the org's strategy
Resources available for training
Managements support of training |
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A process for determining individuals needs and readiness for training
Do performance deficinecies come from a lack of knowledge, skills or ability?
Who needs training?
Are these employees ready for training? |
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The process of identifying tasks, knowledge, skills and behaviors that training should emphasize
Usually conducted along with person analysis
Understanding shortcomings in performance |
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| A combination of employee charachteristics and positive work environmet that permit training |
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| A document outlining the type of service needed, how many employees need training, date by which the training needs to be complete |
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| On the Job Training (OJT) |
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Training methods in which a person with job experience and skills guides trainees in practicing job skills at the workplace
THis type of training takes various forms, including apprenticeships and internships |
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| work-study training method that teaches job skills through a combination of structured otj training and classroom training |
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| On the job learning sponsered by educational institutions as a component of an educational program |
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| A training method that represents a real life situation, with trainees making decisions resulting in outcomes that mirror what would happen on the job |
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| Computor depictions of trainees which are manipulated online to play roles |
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| A training program where participants learn concepts, then apply them by simulating the behaviors involvedand analyzing the activity- connecting it with real life situations |
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| One form of experiential programs, uses challenging, structured outdoor activities, which may include difficult sports such as dogsledding or mountain climbing |
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| OTJ use of knowledsge, skills and behaviors learned in training. It requires that employees actually the content of the training program and that necessary conditions are in place for employees to apply what they have learned |
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| Training designed to prepare employees to perform their job effectively, learn about the org, and establish work relationships |
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