PLEASE MAKE SURE THE ASSIGNMENT HAS AT LEAST 4 SCHOLARLY REFERENCES OUTSIDE OF THE BOOK USED IN CLASS WHICH IS: ManagingPerformance through Training and Development by Author(s): Alan M. Saksand Robert R. Haccoun- THAT MEANS DO NOT USE THAT BOOK AS A REFERENCEFOR THIS PARTICULAR ASSIGNMENT. ***THE REFERENCES MUST BE FROM JOURNALS,INTERVIEWS, ETC***

Introduction

The purpose of unit assignments is tobroaden your comprehension of the unit material. The unit assignmentsprovide an opportunity for you to explore areas that might benefit yourown organization or studies and also help you broaden your exposure tothe different elements of training and development.

Directions: Conducting evaluation studies using full experimental designs andsophisticated data collection is almost impossible in realorganizations. Some managers argue that training evaluations canprovide meaningful conclusions only when conducted using thesetechniques. They therefore conclude that in most cases trainingevaluations are a waste of time and money. Debate this conclusion: Isit the case that training evaluations should be conducted only when itis possible to use the more sophisticated procedure? Why doorganizational leaders need to see quantifiable results and how canthese results be presented in a reliable format? Conduct scholarlyresearch to compose a 2-3 page APA formatted paper that addresses theseissues. Review the grading rubric for expectations. GRADING RUBRIC: Addresses specifics of assignment demonstrating critical thinking abilities by synthesizing research. A minimum of 4 scholarly outside sources used (NOT INCLUDING THE TEXTBOOK). Professional 3rd person perspective used with no spelling/grammar errors. All aspects of APA formatting followed.