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Managing Performance through Training and Development, 9e

Alan M. Saks

In our world of increased global competition, economic challenges, changing technology, and demographic changes, organizations are continually challenged to think about their investment in training and development strategies. Managing Performance through Training and Development provides comprehensive and current coverage of training approaches in practice by successful organizations today. By investing in their employees and focusing on enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities, an organization can ensure both employee retention and long-term success. This title is part of the Top Hat Series in Human Resources Management, a collection of 6 titles that are built with both students and HR professionals in mind. The titles in the series reflect the most recent research, use examples from Canadian companies, and have become known as valid and reliable resources in each of the functional areas.

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Table of Contents for Managing Performance through Training and Development, 9e

  • Preliminaries
  • Chapter 1: The Training and Development Process
  • Chapter 2: Learning and Motivation
  • Chapter 3: The Needs Analysis Process
  • Chapter 4: Training Design
  • Chapter 5: Off-the-Job Training Methods
  • Chapter 6: On-the-Job Training Methods
  • Chapter 7: Technology-Based Training Methods
  • Chapter 8: Training Delivery
  • Chapter 9: Transfer of Training
  • Chapter 10: Training Evaluation
  • Chapter 11: Training Costs and Benefits
  • Chapter 12: Training Programs
  • Chapter 13: Management and Leadership Development

Key features

  • Theory-to-practice approach balances conceptual frameworks with best practices for planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Updated Case Studies illustrate real-world applications of training and development, with opportunities for reflection and discussion
  • Embedded media, interactive graphics and data, and formative assessment questions offer opportunities for practice throughout