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Jacobs, Ronald L. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 1988
The author proposes a domain and definition for the human performance technology field. The proposed domain consists of three components: management functions, performance systems development functions, and components of human performance systems. He also discusses systems theory and professional practice and outlines implications for research,…
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Job Performance, Labor Force Development, Management Systems
Jacobs, Ronald L. – 1987
This monograph proposes and describes a systems-based field of study for the training and development (T&D) profession: human performance technology. The first section describes what is meant by a field of study and professional practice and then provides a rationale for the proposal. Section 2 explores training and development in the context…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Human Factors Engineering, Job Performance, Labor Force Development
Wilson, Michael – 1974
The report summarizes the various job analysis techniques that have been developed, discusses their applications to selected human resource management activities, and suggests priorities for further research and developmental work. The introduction defines job analysis and discusses the applications of job analysis data, and the structure of the…
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Human Resources, Job Analysis, Job Simplification


