Developing and Training Human Resources in Organizations (Prenticee Hall Series in Human Resources) - Softcover

Wexley, Kenneth N.; Latham, Gary P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130894974 ISBN 13: 9780130894977

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For courses in Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management.

Using real-world examples to close the gap between theory and practice, the authors focus on a systematic process of identifying training needs, building programs based on job information, and evaluating training in terms of objectives. The text features thorough but concise treatment of today's key training issues, such as goal-setting theory, new legal thinking, and the training of minorities.

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Using real-world examples to close the gap between theory and practice, the third edition focuses on a systematic process of identifying training needs, building programs based on job information, and evaluating training in terms of objectives. Wexley and Latham discuss goal-setting theory, new legal thinking, and the training of minorities.

This edition features:

• New―Coverage of technology-based training, which illustrates the impact of computer technology on the delivery of training and development programs.
• New―An expanded theoretical approaches chapter discusses each approach and how it is being used for training corporate leaders.
• New―Information is included on the latest societal trends, to help readers understand the issues that impact training.
• Coverage of training needs shows readers how to find the answers to the where, what, and which questions of training.
• Training evaluation is covered completely, giving readers the techniques necessary to measure a program's effectiveness.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130894974
• ISBN 13: 9780130894977
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 368