Training Flashcards
Extent to which trained tasks are similar to job tasks
Fidelity
Training environment mimics physical aspects of job
Physical fidelity
Extent to which psychological processes necessary for job are present in training
Psychological fidelity
Systematic evaluation of where training is needed, what needs to be taught, & who will be trained
Needs assessment
Examination of organizational goals, available resources, & organizational environment
Organizational analysis
Examination of job tasks or requirements needed for effective performance
Task/KSAO analysis
Reaction learning behavior results
Kirkpatrick taxonomy of training evaluation
Measures if learners have found training to be useful
Reaction
Whether or not learner has acquired knowledge
Learning
Seeing if learners are taking what they learned & applying it
Behavior
Measure whether or not targeted outcomes resulted from training program
Results
Examination of KSAOs & performance of potential learners, identify which employees should be trained
Person analysis
Apply learned skills to enhance job performance
Ultimate goal of training
Extent to which knowledge, skills, & behaviors learned during training are actually used on job
Training transfer
Training results in improved job performance
Positive transfer
