Evaluating Learning and Development

Evaluating learning and development

Contents

Evaluating learning and development 1

Definition: 2

Learning and development approach: 2

The significance of learning and development for organizations: 2

The importance of evaluating learning and development activities: 3

The purpose of evaluation learning and development: 4

Connecting learning, development and evaluation to business policy: 4

Learning and Development Methods of Evaluation: 5

Learning and Development Analysis: 6

Issues in Learning and Development: 6

Challenges in Learning and Development: 7

Conclusions: 7

References: 8

Appendix: 10

Definition:

It is the process to gain and develop knowledge, skills, potentials, approach and behavior through practice, procedures and events and different programs offered by organization. The line managers and other staff provide guidance and instruction to manage the learning activities.

Learning and development is concerned with making sure the organization has the knowledgeable, experienced and skilled workforce engaged when needed (Mann, 1996).

This field focuses the organizational activity intended to improve the performance of individuals and group which will help in achievements of tasks

Learning and development approach:

A learning and development approach outlines the strategy of an organization which they implement for making sure that the learning and development activities carry now as well as for the future. The organization sets the achievement of goals by enhancing the skills abilities of a particular or a group (Thornhall, 1994). On frequent basis it is also known to be strategic human resource development. The approach should be business oriented which has to support the goals of business by promoting the human advantages. And for achieving the business orientation the organization have to keep focus on people (employees), their needs, desires and ambitions to develop and produce output. This approach is helping in the...