Change is a given in today’s organizational life, and one way to cope successfully with this inevitability is the proper training and development of employees. The purpose of employee training is to provide the necessary skills for present tasks, while development prepares employees for the future. By investing in the training and development of employees, you are not only making an investment in today’s workforce but preparing for the future as well.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Resources. Review Chapter 9 of Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. Focus on the training and development methods available to government and non-profit organizations. Identify and distinguish one training and one development method appropriate for use in your Final Project organization. Justify the use of each training and development method

The assignment must be at least 1 page and include:

• A brief description of one training and one development method appropriate for use in a government or non-profit organization.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the training and development method.
• Justify the inclusion of each method by citing specific examples pertaining to a government or non-profit organization

Resources provided

Pynes, J. E. (2013). Human resources management for public and nonprofit organizations: A strategic approach (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

• Chapter 9, “Training and Career Development” (pp. 275–297)

Answer preview

According to Pynes (2013), training methods focus on improving specific employees` skills, performance, or knowledge in the present positions. One strategy appropriate for training is the use of technology. ICT- based and E-learning training provides trainees with improved knowledge or skills and coping capacities in the changing work environment. The virtual reality training method, for example, is a computer-based technology appropriate for use in public or nonprofit organizations. Virtual…

 

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