Week 10-Training and Development.pdf

PowerPoint Presentation by
Monica Belcourt, York University and
Charlie Cook, The University of West Alabama
Managing Human Resources
Belcourt * Bohlander * Snell 5th Canadian edition
Copyright © 2008 by Nelson, a division of Thomson
Canada Limited. All rights reserved.
Training and
Development

Copyright © 2008 by Nelson, a division of Thomson Canada Ltd. 7–2
Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
1. Discuss the systems approach to training and
development.
2. Describe the components of training-needs
assessment.
3. Identify the principles of learning and describe how
they facilitate training.
4. Identify the types of training methods used for
managers and non-managers.
5. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
various evaluation criteria.
6. Describe the special training programs that are
currently popular.

Training and Development and
Other HRM Functions
Training may permit hiring
less-qualified applicants
Selection
Effective selection may
reduce training needs
Training aids in the
achievement of performance
Performance
Appraisal
A basis for assessing
training needs and results
Training and development may
lead to higher pay
Compensation
Management
A basis for determining
employee’s rate of pay
Availability of training can aid
in recruitment
Recruitment
Provide an additional
source of trainees
Training may include a role for
the union
Labor Relations
Union cooperation can
facilitate training efforts

The Scope of Training
• Training
Effort initiated by an organization to foster learning
among its members.
Tends to be narrowly focused and oriented toward
short-term performance concerns.
• Development
Effort that is oriented more toward broadening an
individual’s skills for the future responsibilities.

The Systems Approach to Training and
Development
• Four Phases
Needs assessment
Program design
Implementation
Evaluation

Systems Model of Training
Figure 7.2

Phase 1: Conducting the Needs Assessment
• Organization Analysis
An examination of the environment, strategies, and
resources of the organization to determine where
training emphasis should be placed.
• Task Analysis
The process of determining what the content of a
training program should be on the basis of a study of
the tasks and duties involved in the job.
• Person Analysis
A determination of the specific individuals who need
training.

Needs Assessment for Training
• Competency assessment
 Analysis of the sets of skills and knowledge needed for decision-
oriented and knowledge-intensive jobs.
• ORGANIZATIONAL
ANALYSIS
TASK ANALYSIS
• PERSON ANALYSIS
…of environment, strategies, and resources
to determine where to emphasize training
…of the activities to be performed in order to
determine the KSAs needed.
…of performance, knowledge, and skills in
order to determine who needs training.
Figure 7.3

Phase 2: Designing the Training Program
Characteristics of successful trainers
Trainee readiness and motivation
Issues in training design
Instructional objectives
Principles of learning

Phase 2: Designing the Training Program
• Instructional Objectives
Represent the desired outcomes of a training
program.
 Performance-centered objectives
Provide a basis for choosing methods
and materials and for selecting
the means for assessing
whether the instruction
will be successful.

Trainee Readiness and Motivation
• Strategies for Creating a Motivated Training
Environment:
Use positive reinforcement.
Eliminate threats and punishment.
Be flexible.
Have participants set personal goals.
Design interesting instruction.
Break down physical and psychological obstacles to
learning.

Principles of Learning
Figure 7.4

Principles of Learning
Recognition of individual learning
differences
Meaningfulness of presentation
Focus on learning and transfer
Goal setting - What’s the value?
Behavioural modelling

Principles of Learning (cont’d)
Feedback and reinforcement
Whole versus-part learning
Focus on method and process
Active practice and repetition
Massed-vs-distributed learning

Feedback and Reinforcement
• Behaviour Modification
The technique that operates on the principle that
behaviour that is rewarded, or positively reinforced, is
repeated more frequently, whereas behaviour that is
penalized or unrewarded will decrease in frequency.

Characteristics of Successful Instructors
• Knowledge of the subject
• Adaptability
• Sincerity
• Sense of humour
• Interest
• Clear instructions
• Individual assistance
• Enthusiasm

Phase 3: Implementing the Training
Program
Importance of training outcomes
Type of trainees
Choosing the instructional method
Nature of training
Organizational extent of training

Training Methods for Non-managerial
Employees
• On-the-Job Training (OJT)
• Apprenticeship Training
• Cooperative Training,
Internships, and
Governmental Training
• Classroom Instruction
• Programmed Instruction
• Audiovisual Methods
• Computer-based Training
and E-Learning
• Simulation Method

Training Methods for Nonmanagerial
Employees (cont’d)
• On-the-job training (OJT)
Method by which employees are given hands-on
experience with instructions from their supervisor or
other trainer.
• Drawbacks
The lack of a well-structured training environment.
Poor training skills of managers.
The absence of well-defined job performance criteria.

On-the-Job Training
• Overcoming OJT training problems
1. Develop realistic goals and/or measures for each
OJT area.
2. Plan a specific training schedule for each trainee,
including set periods for evaluation and feedback.
3. Help managers establish a non-threatening
atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Conduct periodic evaluations, after training is
completed, to prevent regression.

• Apprenticeship training
A system of training in which a worker entering the
skilled trades is given thorough instruction and
experience, both on and off the job, in the practical
and theoretical aspects of the work.
• Cooperative Training
A training program that combines practical on-the-job
experience with formal educational classes.

• Internship Programs
Are jointly sponsored by colleges, universities, and
other organizations that offer students the opportunity
to gain real-life experience while allowing them to find
out how they will perform in work organizations.
• Classroom Instruction
Enables the maximum number of trainees to be
handled by the minimum number of instructors.
“Blended” learning—lectures and demonstrations are
combined with films, DVDs, and videotapes or
computer instruction.

• Programmed Instruction
Referred to as self-directed learning—involves the
use of books, manuals, or computers to break down
subject matter content into highly organized, logical
sequences that demand continuous response on the
part of the trainee.
• Audiovisual Methods
Technologies, such as CDs and DVDs, are used to
teach skills and procedures by illustrating the steps in
a procedure or interpersonal relations.

• E-Learning
Learning that takes place via electronic media such
web and computer-based training (CBT)
Allows the firm to bring the training to employees
Allows employees to customize their own learning in
their own time and space
Provides continuously updated
training materials.

E-Learning Advantages
Learning is self-paced.
The training comes to the employee.
The training is interactive.
Employees do not have to wait for a scheduled
training session.
The training can focus on specific needs as
revealed by built-in tests.
Trainees can be referred to online help or
written material.

E-Learning Advantages (cont’d)
It is easier to change a web site than to retype,
photocopy, and distribute new classroom-
training materials.
Record keeping is facilitated.
The training can be cost-effective if used for
both large and small numbers of employees.

• Simulation
The simulation method emphasizes realism in
equipment and its operation at minimum cost and
maximum safety.
Used when it is either impractical or unwise to train
employees on the actual equipment used on the job.

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