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Training & development
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"Training" is "the systematic acquisition of skills, rules, concepts, or attitudes that result in improved performance in another environment" (Goldstein & Ford, 2002,
p.1). "Development" can be understood as "activities leading to the acquisition of new knowledge or skills for purposes of personal growth" (Aguinis & Kraiger, 2009). In their review of the training literature from 2000, Aguinis and Kraiger (2009) use the term "training" to refer to both training and development. Related References Aguinis, H, Kraiger, K. (2009). Benefits of training and development for individuals and teams, organizations, and society. Annual Review of Psychology, 60, 451-474. Goldstein, I.L., Ford, J.K. (2002). Training in organizations (Fourth edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. Read a practice exam essay in response to the question:
"Blanchard and Thacker (2007) wrote: 'Most problems identified by managers as requiring training actually do not require training.' Which of the available models of Training Needs Analysis offers trainers the best practical guidance for identifying both when training is, and when it is not, the correct solution for an identified gap between actual and desired performance? Justify your choice." Exam essay practice answer |
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