9Training and Development

image

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

• Articulate training trends.

• Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment.

• Differentiate between directed and nondirected learning methods.

• Distinguish between distance learning and traditional classroom training.

• Assess the benefits of training.

• Identify the components of career development.

• Establish a mentoring program.

Adam Sterling, vice president of HR for Woodland’s First Regional Bank, sits at his desk waiting for his 2:00 appointment. He’s expecting Joseph Wyatt, assistant vice president for training and development. When Joe called ...

Get Fundamentals of Human Resources Management, Fourth Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.