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Put a Dollar Value on Your Training Programs.
Sheppeck, Michael A.; Cohen, Stephen L. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Various types of human resource accounting systems are described and analyzed: asset models, expense models, the utility formula, cost/benefit analysis, and a comprehensive program design. Steps in this last design (e.g., review all jobs in the organization, analyze training needs for targeted jobs, determine training programs that have the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs, Job Performance, Models
A Responsive Training Department Cuts Costs.
Hoffman, Frank O. – Personnel Journal, 1984
The author states that the real purpose for a training department's existence should be to help determine if training might be the best solution to a problem or a key contribution to an opportunity. How to cut training costs is explored. (CT)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Cost Effectiveness, Guidelines
Delivering Cost Effective Services to Small and Mid-Sized Companies. Business Assistance Note #4.
Bergman, Terri – 1997
This document, which is intended for work force and workplace development providers, examines ways of reducing the costs of developing and delivering training to small and midsized companies. Listed first are the following strategies for cutting service costs: split the provider's development costs by delivering the same services to a number of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Consortia, Cost Effectiveness
A Cost Management Control Procedure for Initial Training in Surface Ship Acquisition Programs. Final Report.
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Nutter, Roger V.; And Others – 1979
A study was conducted to develop a cost management control procedure to assist Navy managers in making decisions about initial training development and implementation in surface ship acquisition programs. Objectives were (1) develop and illustrate a cost management control procedure for centralized collection, storage, and control of cost data for…
Descriptors: Administration, Case Studies, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness
A Systematic Approach to Commercial and Clerical Training.
Oakley, K.; Richmond, W. – 1970
The introduction to this book discusses the development in commercial and clerical training since the Industrial Training Act, in particular the approach made by the Industrial Training Boards, and by the Central Training Council through its publication, "Training for Commerce and the Office." The main body of the publication analyzes a…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Business Education, Clerical Occupations, Cost Effectiveness
Army Distance Learning: Potential for Reducing Shortages in Army Enlisted Occupations.
Shanley, Michael G.; Leonard, Henry A.; Winkler, John D. – 2001
The potential of distance learning (DL) to expedite the U.S. Army's efforts to redress personnel shortages in Army enlisted occupations was studied by evaluating how DL-based training strategies might affect skill shortages in the following occupations: helicopter repairer; electronic switching system operator; microwave systems…
Descriptors: Aviation Mechanics, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
HRD Trends Worldwide: Shared Solutions To Compete in a Global Economy. Improving Human Performance Series.
Phillips, Jack J. – 1999
This book, which is intended for individuals involved in developing, delivering, and supporting human resource development (HRD) programs, discusses worldwide HRD trends that were identified in a study of the HRD practices in 35 countries. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of the HRD trends identified and explains how they were identified.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgets, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis