PSYC 361 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Job Analysis, Descriptive Knowledge, Job Performance
6 Apr 2016
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Needs assessment: evaluating where training is needed, what needs to be trained, and who will be trained. Examination of organizational goals, available resources, and organizational environment. Identify long- and short-term goals and compare to current state of performance: areas where organization does not meet goals are targets for training, don"t assume organization knows what needs to be trained. Identify resources available and potential problems: time, money, deadlines, informs whether learners can attend or will benefit from training. Examination of specific tasks or job requirements necessary to perform job successfully. Identify which tasks in a job should be targeted for training: compare how job is currently performed to how it should be performed. Identify ksao"s necessary to perform a job: use job analysis. Examination of the current proficiencies, ksao"s, and performance of individuals. Identify which individuals in organization need training: current employees (incumbents) Teach new skills or be retrained on old skills.
