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Morano, Richard – Training and Development Journal, 1975
The article recommends (1) the formulation of course objectives and valid measuring instruments for evaluation and (2) the determination of training needs. The solution is a four-step procedure to identify: parameters for ranking training needs, types of training programs needed, criteria for evaluation, and ways training contributed to…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
Kondrasuk, John N. – Training and Development Journal, 1972
It is proposed that one of the best ways to sell training is by the objective results of training evaluation. (Author)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Objectives, Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods
Zimmerman, John W.; Tobia, Peter M. – Training and Development Journal, 1978
In a survey, clients and consultants agreed that actions fostering success are the following: agreeing on objectives and evaluation measures, providing flexible approaches, gaining commitment, and preparing the consultant. Both cited unclear/unrealistic objectives as a pitfall. To improve client/consultant success, guidelines can identify the…
Descriptors: Consultants, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Organizational Change
Elsbree, Asia Rial; Howe, Christine – Training and Development Journal, 1977
The second phase--planning phase--in a three-part training evaluation process for organizations, businesses, and/or industry is presented through dramatization and commentary. (Steps in this phase include design, organize, estimate cost, offer options and negotiate, and present findings.) A flow chart traces the entire training evaluation process.…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Data Collection, Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods
Elsbree, Asia Rial; Howe, Christine – Training and Development Journal, 1977
This last article in a series on a process for the evaluation of training programs covers the "implementation" phase. The article presents a dramatization of the decisions and actions involved in evaluating a supervisory training program, with a flow chart for the entire evaluation process and several rating figures. (MF)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Job Training
Newstrom, John W. – Training and Development Journal, 1975
The contingency approach applied to the selection of training methods (based upon five independent variables: cost, training objectives, time, class size, and learning principles) holds considerable promise for adding objectivity to training decisions and assuring the choice of appropriate training techniques. (Author/BP)
Descriptors: Class Size, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Principles, Educational Strategies
Gammuto, John J. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Describes the Minimal Acceptable Performance Standards (MAPS), which measures worker performance at Consolidated Edison Company. Steps in establishing standards are: to identify tasks to be performed, to establish behavior-oriented objectives, and to write items for lesson-plan content. Sample MAPS forms for a "job performance walkdown"…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competence, Evaluation Methods, Industrial Training
Coffman, Linn – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Describes a method to elicit data about the results of a personnel training program so that quality improvements can be made by having trainees' supervisors evaluate the training impact on the job. Also describes cases in different organizations where this approach was used to determine program weaknesses and strengths. (MF)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Inplant Programs