Training and Development

A comprehensive set of flashcards focusing on key terminology and concepts related to Training and Development.

Employee Orientation

The process of onboarding new employees to familiarize them with company culture and policies.

Onboarding

A systematic approach to introducing new employees to an organization.

Employee Benefits

Compensation provided to employees beyond their regular wages, such as health insurance or retirement plans.

Personnel Policies

Guidelines that shape the work environment and outline how employees are expected to behave.

Integration

The process of new employees becoming part of the company culture and social systems.

Task Analysis

A detailed study of a job to determine the specific skills required and the tasks to be performed.

Performance Analysis

The evaluation of an employee’s performance compared to expected standards.

Competency Model

A framework that outlines the skills and behaviors needed to perform a job effectively.

ADDIE Model

A five-step process in training development: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate.

Learning Objectives

Specific goals that outline what trainees are expected to accomplish after training.

Motivation Theories

Theories that explain what drives individuals to engage in certain behaviors in a work environment.

Behavior Modification

A training approach that uses reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.

Expectancy Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on their expectations of outcome success.

Self-Efficacy

An individual’s belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations.

Transfer of Learning

The application of acquired skills and knowledge to different but similar situations.

On-the-Job Training

Training that occurs while employees are performing their actual job tasks.

Coaching Method

An instructional strategy where an experienced person guides and supports a learner.

Peer Training

A training method in which employees learn from one another, often through collaboration.

Mentoring

A developmental partnership in which a more experienced person helps to guide a less experienced individual.

Apprenticeship Training

A system where individuals learn a trade through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Programmed Learning

A self-paced learning method that provides feedback on learner responses.

Behavior Modeling

Training that uses modeling to demonstrate effective behaviors for trainees to emulate.

Audiovisual-Based Training

Training that utilizes multimedia tools like videos and presentations.

Videoconferencing

A method of delivering training over the Internet or broadband connections.

E-Learning

Online training programs that allow employees to learn at their convenience.

Learning Management Systems

Software applications that administer, document, track, and manage training programs.

Diversity Training

Training focused on promoting understanding and appreciation of cultural differences.

Management Development Programs

Training initiatives designed to improve the skills of managers and prepare them for higher-level positions.

Job Rotation

A management development strategy that involves moving employees between different jobs or departments.

Action Learning

A process through which managers learn by solving real organizational problems collaboratively.

9-Box Grid

A tool used for assessing employees based on their performance and potential.

Gamification of Training

Incorporation of game elements in training to enhance engagement and learning.

Case Study Method

A teaching approach that presents real or hypothetical organizational problems for analysis.

Lifelong Learning

Continuous, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development.

Informal Learning

Knowledge gained from experiences outside traditional training methods.

Learning Portals

Web-based platforms that provide access to a variety of training opportunities.

Mobile Learning

Training that is accessible via mobile devices, allowing learning on the go.

Feedback Mechanisms

Processes through which trainees receive information about their performance and progress.

Training Evaluation

The assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of training programs.

Unfreezing Stage

The first step in Lewin's Change Process, aimed at reducing resistance to change.

Moving Stage

The second phase of Lewin's Change Process where new ways of doing things are developed.

Refreezing Stage

The final step in Lewin's Change Process, solidifying new practices in the organization.

Empowerment

The process of giving employees the authority and responsibility to make decisions.

Team-building

Activities designed to enhance social relations and define roles within teams.

Survey Research

A method for gathering data through questionnaires or interviews to analyze employee attitudes.

Performance Deficiency

A gap between expected performance and actual performance that may require intervention.

Strategic Training Needs Analysis

A process of identifying the training required for organizational strategic goals.

Job Specification

A detailed description of the required qualifications and characteristics for a job.

Financial Constraints

Restrictions based on the available financial resources for training.