For courses in Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management. Using real-world examples to close the gap between theory and practice, the authors focus on a systematic process of identifying training needs, building programs based on job information, and evaluating training in terms of objectives. The text features thorough but concise treatment of today's key training issues, such as goal-setting theory, new legal thinking, and the training of minorities. NEW - Technology-based training. Introduces students to the impact of computer technology on the delivery of training and development programs.Coverage of not only current social issues affecting society, but issues that will likely receive significant attention in the 21st century-e.g., basic skills training, training English as a second language, training the disabled, training older workers, and training teleworkers. Clear and concise-Writers call upon their experience as training practitioners to provide real-world, actual examples of what the text discusses. Especially important to the MBA or MA student who intends to go into the field of training and development as an in-house practitioner or consultant.Real-world methods on how to do things in the field of training and development-Such as Chapter 3 which focuses on how to determine where training is needed in an organization, what needs to be learned, and who needs to learn it. Enables students to see concepts in action.Coverage of executive and management development-Includes the viewpoints of well-known management theorists and examines the various methods being used by organizations today. Provides the student with theory and application.NEW - Expanded theoretical approaches chapter. Shows students how each approach is currently being used for training corporate leaders.