Developing and Training Human Resources in Organizations (Prenticee Hall Series in Human Resources) (3rd Edition)

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.