Employee Training and Development

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and procedures related to employee training and development.

Employee Training

A planned effort by an organization to help employees learn job-related knowledge, skills, and characteristics.

Needs Analysis

The process of determining the types of training that are needed in an organization.

Organizational Analysis

Determining organizational factors that influence training effectiveness.

Task Analysis

Identifying the specific tasks for which employees need training.

Person Analysis

Identifying employees who need training and determining their specific training needs.

Training Objectives

Specific goals that trainees should be able to achieve upon completing training.

Cognitive Methods

Training methods that focus on theoretical knowledge and understanding.

Behavioral Methods

Training methods that emphasize practical skills and real-world applications.

On-the-job Training (OJT)

A method of training where employees learn by observing and imitating experienced colleagues.

Simulations

Training methods that replicate real-life job conditions to instruct employees.

Management Games

Training technique using enactments of operations and management scenarios.

Role Play

A training technique where employees act out assigned characters and scenarios.

Job Rotation

A training method involving movement of employees through a range of jobs.

Case Study

A training technique presenting real or hypothetical problems for employees to solve.

Discussion Method

A two-way communication method where trainers and trainees exchange knowledge.

Computer Based Training (CBT)

Training delivered using computers to facilitate learning.

Programmed Instruction (PI)

A guided approach to learning that allows participants to engage with materials interactively.

Virtual Reality Training

Training method that immerses participants in a 3-D environment for realistic experiences.

Coaching

A training method where employees learn from an expert providing tailored guidance.

Apprenticeship

A work-study training method combining on-the-job and classroom training.

Behavioral Criteria

Measures assessing newly learned skills displayed on the job after training.

Reaction Criteria

Measures assessing trainees' impressions of the training program.

Learning Criteria

Measures of the amount of learning that has occurred during training.

Results Criteria

Measures of important outcomes for the organization post-training.

Training Materials

Reference guides and materials provided to trainees during training.

Training of Trainers

The process of preparing trainers to effectively deliver a training program.

Evaluation of Training

The assessment of a training program's effectiveness based on various criteria.

Refreshment Training

Training to maintain or update existing skills and knowledge.

Career Development Training

Training aimed at enhancing employees' career prospects and growth.

Learning New Technology

Training focused on acquiring skills related to new technological tools and applications.

Employees' self-assessments

Evaluations made by employees regarding their own training needs.

Training Methods

Various approaches used to deliver training to employees.