Table of Contents

The Context for Training and Development

1 Introduction to Employee Training and Development

2 Strategic Training

PART TWODesigning Training

3 Needs Assessment

4 Learning and Transfer of Training

5 Program Design

6 Training Evaluation

PART THREETraining and Development Methods

7 Traditional Training Methods

8 Technology-Based Training Methods

9 Employee Development and Career Management

PART FOURSocial Responsibility and the Future

10 Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

11 The Future of Training and Development

About the Author

Raymond A. Noe received his B.S. in psychology from Ohio State University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Michigan State University. He is the Robert and Anne Hoyt Designated Professor of Management at the Ohio State University. Dr. Noe conducts research and teaches students in human resource management, managerial skills, quantitative methods, human resource information systems, training, employee development, performance management, and organizational behavior. He has published more than 70 articles and invited chapters and has authored, coauthored, or edited seven books covering training and development. Dr. Noe has received awards for teaching and research excellence, including the Ernest J. McCormick Award for Distinguished Early Career Contribution from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and is a fellow of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and the American Psychological Association.