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Salinger, Ruth D.; Deming, Basil S. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Describes six practical ways of answering critical questions about the effectiveness of training. These evaluation methods are: (1) delayed treatment, (2) modified critical incident, (3) followup, (4) performance analysis, (5) time-series evaluation, and (6) cost-benefit analysis. (JOW)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Critical Incidents Method, Evaluation Methods, Outcomes of Education
Schreier, James W. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Discusses research that looked at the actions, policies, and responses of organizations concerning training issues and substance abuse. Found that without training, an organization cannot successfully wage the war against alcohol and drug abuse at work. (JOW)
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Training, Training Methods, Work Environment
Kondrasuk, Jack – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Discusses the two main approaches used to train managers: attendance at management seminars and on-the-job coaching. Describes a study to determine which method is more effective. Training content of the study was knowledge of skill in using the management-by-objectives system. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Comparative Analysis, Management by Objectives, Management Systems
Newstrom, John – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The author discusses various causes behind conflicting data collected from students in the evaluation of training programs. He covers such potential problems as statement misinterpretation, sample size, timing, and placement. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Evaluation Methods, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis
Brandenburg, Dale C. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Evidence shows that evaluation practice is limited to direct support within training: little action takes place with other organizational units. Evaluation must have a significant role in the overall human resource function of an organization and must be a part of the planning function. (JOW)
Descriptors: Business, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Industry
Leibowitz, Zandy B.; Schlossberg, Nancy K. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Presents a study which looked at the ways in which managers affect employees' careers. The study resulted in the formation of a proposed schedule for a training program and a career planning process model. The authors also suggest a possible set of feedback guidelines. (CT)
Descriptors: Administrators, Career Development, Career Planning, Employer Employee Relationship
Rothwell, William J.; Kazanas, H. C. – Training and Development Journal, 1990
A literature review and survey of 127 (26 percent response) businesses produced suggestions for improving on-the-job training (OJT): establish policy and accountability, review precedents, design and conduct structured training, provide specialized support for trainers, avoid turf battles, and consider literacy skills. (SK)
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Manufacturing Industry, On the Job Training, Planning
Harbour, Jerry L. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
An instructional methods inventory was completed by 200 geologists and geophysicists, 117 of whom had just completed a technical seminar. Results indicate that field trips, illustrated lectures, and small-group simulations are highly effective instructional techniques. Results also indicate that four and one-half day seminars are preferred. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Inservice Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Berdiansky, Harold – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Describes a field test conducted by the North Carolina Office of Day Care Services to examine the relative merits of telecommunications and traditional training in a realistic setting. Compares costs, time needed for training, and trainees' attitudes. Also discusses location of teleconference centers, content development, frequency of delivery,…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Field Tests, Program Costs, Program Development
Caplette, Michele – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Reports results from a survey of 14 high-technology companies about training programs for managers. Notes a new trend toward training for a service orientation, even within production-oriented businesses. Discusses the curriculum, enrollment, and course design for management training programs. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Organization, Curriculum, Inservice Education
Lombardo, Cynthia A. – Training and Development Journal, 1989
Thirty-five training managers in central Ohio were interviewed about their use of cost-benefit analysis. Incentives for its use are justifying and marketing training programs, acquiring resources, setting priorities, and increasing management support. Disadvantages include difficulty of quantifying training effects, subjectivity, cost, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Benefits
Saxe, Suzanne – Training and Development Journal, 1988
The effects of peer interaction and incentive structures on achievement were measured by a criterion-reference test. Subjects were 106 bank employees who were taught to read the bank's annual report. Results indicated that peer interaction has a significant effect on learning. (CH)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Classroom Environment