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A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment examines the role of needs assessment in framing people-related problems and performance improvement opportunities. Co-published with ASTD, the third edition of this book features the latest research findings in the field and updated information on technology-enhanced needs assessments. It addresses knowledge and skills assessment, job and task analysis, competency-based needs assessment, strategic needs assessment, and techniques for managing needs assessments. HR professionals, practitioners, and students will find this comprehensive guide essential.
Fundamentals of Needs Assessment. Overview of Needs Assessment -- Ideas and Models That Guide Practice -- Strategies for Collecting and Analyzing Data -- Getting Down to Brass Tacks. Knowledge and Skills Assessment -- Job and Task Analysis -- Competency-Based Needs Assessment -- Strategic Needs Assessment -- Complex Needs Assessment -- Managing a Needs Assessment. Writing Proposals and Reports -- Dealing with Ethical Issues -- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions -- Needs Assessment Toolkit. Toolkit Forms.
Catherine M. Sleezer, Darlene F. Russ-Eft, Kavita Gupta.
Includes bibliographical references and index.