Masters Theses

Abstract

"The evaluation of the effectiveness of training programs has long been recognized as a necessity in determining the allocation of investment. However, much of industry, today, still does not use an easily administered, systematic, and reliable method for determining training program effectiveness for their salaried (managerial) personnel. It is easily seen that determining training program effectiveness is not a one-shot, one-time event, but a continual process, whose aim, ultimately, is increased productivity. For the effectiveness of a training program to be adequately monitored, these four areas should be measured: (1) trainee attitude, (2) learning, (3) behavior change, and (4) productivity change. It is the conclusion of this research that the usage of the following evaluation techniques will result in an economical and fairly reliable estimate of the effectiveness of a program, when it is administered regularly and competently. The evaluation techniques are (1) case studies which measure knowledge change (2) a survey questionnaire which measures the attitude change (3) a survey questionnaire which measures behavior change through getting the reaction of peers, superiors, and subordinates, and (4) performance appraisals which can be used to monitor the change in productivity"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Cuthbertson, G. Raymond

Committee Member(s)

Carmichael, Ronald L., 1921-2006
Spooner, James E.

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Engineering Management

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

vii, 68 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47).

Rights

© 1974 Jesse Michael Haverstick, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Occupational training -- EvaluationOccupational training -- Case studiesQuestionnaires

Thesis Number

T 2950

Print OCLC #

6022993

Electronic OCLC #

911971937

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