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By outlining the basic principles of research and tying them in with human resource development (HRD) functions, this practical guidebook describes how to apply specific research methods to common HRD problems. Topics covered include performance problem analysis, performance solutions and assessing solution adequacy. Background sections on the theoretical and research aspects of the methods are included, with examples drawn from the field showing the approach used in practice. The book concludes with a discussion of special issues including legal and ethical concerns, reporting results, sample size and statistical analysis issues, and confidentiality and privac
Front-End Assessment: Identifying Performance Problems and Training Needs
Front-End Assessment: Identifying Performance Problems and Training Needs
Assume that you are a high-priced HRD consultant. One day, unexpectedly, you are offered a $500,000 contract to provide HRD programming. In that situation, you might have two questions. First, where is the check? Second, what kind of HRD programming must you provide? This second question forms the basis for the initial phase of HRD research: identifying performance problems that can be addressed through HRD interventions. What the various HRD research activities reviewed in Chapters 4 and 5 share is a common interest in identifying whether and how training is an appropriate response to concerns about performance.
Performance problems are identified using a discrepancy or gap model of performance (Kaufman & ...
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