An exploratory econometric model to explain the duration of industrial training programs and to assess training policy is explored. The major results are that most training is conducted in large firms, turnover discourages specific training while government assistance encourages it, and neither minimum wages nor unions have significant negative…

Stresses the difficulty of "maintenance" of newly learned behaviors by reinforcement and feedback on the job and proposes an alternative means of promoting transfer of training--establishing rule-governed behavior. Some ways of establishing rules in training are listed and discussed, including use of behavior-modeling and other…

Sales training programs require continual evaluation. The authors present a conceptual model of the interrelationships of planning, training, evaluation, and modification (IPTEM) in corporate sales training programs. (CT)

Examines certain common professional characteristics that unite instructional developers across a variety of settings, and addresses the question as to whether a strong case can be made for providing developers with a common approach to their training. (Author/MER)

Examines--in light of linkages between the sources of technology, the implementing/operating organization, and educational/training institutions--strategies for ensuring a timely supply of appropriately trained human resources in support of the transfer of technology to developing countries. Based on this assessment, a more adaptive strategy is…

A systems model of industrial relations is tried out on some practitioners and some basic deficiencies are uncovered. Suggests an approach to industrial training which may be helpful in clarifying, improving, and changing practices. (Author)

Discusses the Chinese commitment to training and human resource development. Describes a department store, the Chinese Enterprise Management Association, a tool factory, and management development centers. (JOW)

If we can bring ourselves to realize the intimate relationship between liberal and useful knowledge, between traditional and corporate education, we can overcome the mutual prejudice and distrust between university and corporation and tap vast reservoirs of human energy. (Author/IRT)

Describes programs offered or sponsored by national trade associations in the finance industry. (IRT)

Describes a study that designed and tested a system for determining when an instructor should make an intervention during computer-assisted instruction (CAI). A Markov matrix was established to define the transitional probabilities for progressing through a set of industrial training sessions using CAI. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the impact of the Internet on the development and delivery of training programs and provides an insight into the different types of electronic learning systems that can be developed. Describes learning management systems; learning design systems; learning content management systems; and learning support systems. (Author/LRW)

Discusses advantages of electronic learning for business, including cost benefits, administrative benefits, and instructional benefits. Considers the increase in electronic learning to cut back on business travel since the September 11th attacks and offers guidelines to achieve business results with electronic learning, including linking learning…

The author defines job analysis and discusses applications of this process in human resource development. Various techniques of job analysis are reported. The author presents a 12-item job analysis schedule used to report job information obtained through observations and interviews. (Author/CH)

Surveys of companies involved in reorganization found that firms that establish workplace education programs and reorganize work report noticeable improvements in their employees' abilities and the quality of their products. (Author)

Provides directions for conducting a workshop providing technical training in a large organization that links job performances to work processes. Organizational levels of performance are discussed; relationship maps and process maps are explained; and an example of a workshop for a software maintenance environment is presented. (two references)…