Description:The Theory and Practice of Training, now in its 6th edition, provides a wide-ranging outline of the major instructional and training concepts and their relationship to training in practice. With real-life case studies to illustrate the theory, this engaging and practical book is valuable to those who want to put their training experience into a coherent context, as well as to managers who need to understand the role that training can play. Read more... Content: Training and the organizational environment -- A systematic approach to training -- The reactive route into training -- The proactive route into training -- Analyses for training -- Training objectives -- Learning principles and conditions -- The training course : selection, design and delivery -- Individual training and development -- Assessing the effectiveness of training -- Auditing training -- The role of the trainer. Abstract: The Theory and Practice of Training is a practical guide providing a comprehensive outline of the major instructional and training concepts, and their relationship to training in practice. Read more...