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Training Evaluation

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Training is an integral part of equipping people the skills and knowledge necessary to accomplish their jobs . While the value of training is apparent , evaluation of the training is not that popular Recent studies emphasize the value of assessment to determine the relevance and validity as well as improve efficiency and effectiveness of the training programs conducted in the working area

Evaluation of Training

The value of training in the workplace can not be discounted

. It is essential in ensuring that the employees can produce the quality of job expected from them . It is very important for the management to provide proper and relevant training . But how do they make sure of this ? The answer is by conducting training evaluation

There are two opposing views on the process of evaluating training programs . Some say that evaluation is useless , irrelevant and impractical . Others believe that it as an essential part of the training that needs to be accomplished just as thoroughly

Conflict on the views regarding training evaluation can be a result of the lack of proper understanding of its objectives . According to Nickols (2000 , When we speak of measuring the results of training -- and we mean results beyond those of simply equipping people with the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out their assigned tasks and duties -- we are redefining training as an intervention , as a solution to some problem other than equipping people to do their...