Chapter 8. Training and Development

Martocchio, J. J. (2019). Human Resource Management. Pearson. 208-243.

1. Define and explain in detail training and development (T&D) and summarize related practices.
2. Describe in detail the training and development process.
3. Summarize in detail some human resource management training initiatives.
4. Explain in detail the concept of careers and career planning approaches and methods.
5. Describe in detail management development.
6. Define and explain in detail the organization development (O D) and the learning organization.
7. E-learning creates a situation in which training may be quite different from that which existed in the past. What might be some pros and cons for using e-learning in training and development practice?
8. Of the various training and development delivery systems discussed in the text this week, which do you feel is the best? Which do you feel is the worse? Explain why you choose each of these. What are some metrics for evaluating training and development? Why is it important for a firm to conduct career development?
9. How is the focus on training and development in the United States different than in other countries?