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To adequately evaluate training, it must be understood that: 1) "Training is not education," 2) "Training activities must be identical to job activities," 3) Organizations are economic entities, and 4) Training cannot produce ROI (return on investment). Trainers must gain organiz...

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Published in:Training (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1990-07, Vol.27 (7), p.49-51
Main Author: Asgar, J
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
costs and returns
Effectiveness
Evaluation
investment
job performance
Knowledge
return on investment
Skills
Trainers
Training
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Summary:To adequately evaluate training, it must be understood that: 1) "Training is not education," 2) "Training activities must be identical to job activities," 3) Organizations are economic entities, and 4) Training cannot produce ROI (return on investment). Trainers must gain organizational knowledge. Although the outcome of training is "changed behavior" which must be reflected on the job, the change must be maintained by the line manager.
ISSN:0095-5892
1943-7242