MCJ 6150

Description

Presents the organizational development model in human resources management covering concepts, processes, and practices of employee success and demonstrating methodologies applicable to the goals and objectives of criminal justice organizations.

Objectives

1. Describe the phases in the training processes model, and examine how training relates to HRD and strategic process planning.
2. Identify and summarize major learning, performance, and motivational theories and apply theoretical concepts to training development.
3. Explain the purpose for performing training needs analysis (TNA) and define the various theories and methods used in the TNA process.
4. Outline the importance of creating learning objectives for the trainee as well as the training unit, and describe how learning objectives impact training design.
5. Describe traditional training methods, computer-based training methods, and e-learning and highlight the appropriate usage of each.
6. Elaborate on the components of the instructional strategy and use a program development plan to properly facilitate training sessions.
7. Demonstrate the appropriate use of icebreakers, exercises, and games in the training room as well as techniques for handling different types of trainees.
8. Explain the rationale for performing training evaluation and identify possible reasons for the resistance to training evaluation.
9. Summarize process evaluation, outcome evaluation, and methods for evaluating the cost of training.
10. Describe issues related to key training areas for all organizations, training equity, and the importance of executive/management training programs.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

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