Managing Training and Development focuses on the training and development of people from a human resource management perspective.
The book provides detailed discussions, case studies and activities to integrate theory and practice, and guide students through a wide spectrum of training and development issues. It includes, for example, relevant training and skills development legislation, macro and management factors that influence training and development in organisations, the training process from a systems perspective, management development and talent management. The book is written for undergraduate students of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, Management and Business Management at universities, universities of technology, as well as industry training providers.
The new edition takes into account the changed business environment, including developments which may impact the management of training and development of employees in orga nisations. Consideration is given to Covid 19 and its impact on learning and development strategies, for example, design considerations for virtual learning environments, technologies to enhance employee training and development, the role of virtual instructor-led training, gamification, artificial intelligence and developing talent in the new world of work.
