Evaluation of Training and Development: An Analysis of Various Models

Abstract

Training and development enhances efficiency and develops a systematic way of performing duties and assigned tasks. Moreover it bridges the gap between job requirement and employees present specification. Training like any other organizational activity requires time, energy and money. It’s an investment in employees’ productivity and retention by providing for career progression and employees job satisfaction over the long time. Therefore the organisation needs to know whether their investment is being spent effectively or not. For this continuous evaluation of training and development is necessary. Evaluation of training and development means assessment of the impact of training on trainee’s performance and behaviour. The present paper is descriptive in nature falls under the category of general review for understanding the conceptual framework of evaluation, its needs and purpose and the various models adopted by organisation for evaluation purpose. Finally in conclusive remark paper suggests the most widely used model and what are the issues which lead to ignorance of evaluation as well as in the course of evaluation.