Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods

<p>Today's economic climate means that anyone involved in training and development must be able to measure its effect on business performance. With a focus on costs benefits and return on investment this book provides a comprehensive reference for those who are learning about or implementing an evaluation system.</p> <p>This new edition is fully revised and updated to reflect current developments with step-by-step guidance on a range of vital topics including: </p> <ul> <ul> <p> <li>Developing a results-based approach to HRD </li> <p></p> <p> <li>Evaluation design </li> <p></p> <p> <li>Data collection and measuring success</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Calculating program costs and ROI</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Increasing management support for HRD programs. </li> <p></p></ul></ul> <p>With end-of-chapter discussion questions and an accompanying online Instructor Guide this fourth edition provides sound theory and practical solutions.</p> <p>The <i>Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods </i>is a complete and detailed reference guide suitable for HRD professionals and students in advanced courses in HRD training evaluation and program evaluation.</p>