TRAINING EMPLOYEES

by George D. Halsey ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 19, 1948

An excellent presentation of the function of training and training techniques in general use. The text discusses the value of training to management and employees and summarizes current trends in procedure, with detailed analysis of training methods such as lecture, conference method, panel discussion, visual aids, role-playing, and well-chosen examples of each method which could easily be adapted to the trainer's own situation. One section summarizes teaching methods and principles of learning applicable to adults and gives valuable background for preparing training plans. Training programs used by organizations in various fields of industry and business are included as guide in developing programs to meet specific training needs,- methods of meeting special training problems, such as holding department meetings, inducting new employees, training for promotion, and improving employee attitudes. The emphasis throughout is on the practical approach to training, stressing the importance of planning training to meet the specific needs of the job and of the individual. An appendix reviews a number of reference books.

Pub Date: Jan. 19, 1948

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harper

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1948

Categories: NONFICTION