Week 4
Question 1 Why do you suppose the five categories of classroom training are so popular in HRD? Identify two types of training programs a manager might not want to conduct in using a classroom format.
Some aspects of self-paced training would not be effective in a classroom setting. On the job training is generally conducted at the worksite and consists of “training and coaching” in real-time computer-aided instruction is considered to be a part of the self-paced learning method. This method of training consists of electronic workbooks and software
Question 2 Even though most HRD professionals agree that HRD evaluation is valuable, in your opinion what are the most important reasons why it isn’t practiced more frequently by organizations? How can these objections to evaluation be overcome?
The objections to evaluation can be overcome in the following manner:
• The top management should realize about the importance of the training activities of the employees and its impact on the success of the organization.
• Since many training program transform into failures, it is very important to take feedback and collect data related to the training program so that the necessary changes can be incorporated in the next training programs.
This point should be realized by the top management.
Reference
Werner, J. M. (2017). Human Resource Development, Talent Development, Seventh Edition. Mason: Cengage Learning.