Studying Your Workforce: Applied Research Methods and Tools for the Training and Development Practitioner

Clardy, Alan

ISBN 10: 0803973225 / ISBN 13: 9780803973220

Published by SAGE Publications, Inc, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Studying Your Workforce: Applied Research Methods and Tools for the Training and Development Practitioner
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803973225
• ISBN 13: 9780803973220
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Studying Your Workforce concisely and easily describes how to apply specific research methods to common human resource development problems. It outlines the basic principles of research and ties those principles to human resource development functions. Some of the topics examined include performance problem analysis, performance solutions, and assessing solution adequacy. Background sections on the theoretical and research aspects of the methods are included, along 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 privacy.

Synopsis

This text shows how to apply specific research methods to common human resources development problems. Topics covered include performance analysis, performance solutions and assessing solution adequacy; all supported by examples drawn from the field and by explanations of the theoretical and research backgrounds. The author also discusses issues such as legal and ethical concerns, reporting results, sample and statistical analysis, confidentiality and privacy.