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Training and Development

Authors

Glenn McEvoy, Ph.D.
Western Washington University

Contributors

Brad Gessell
Course Designer
Kaden Comadena
Course Designer
Tyler Searle
Video Production
Rachel Cottrell
Illustrations Designer

Developers

Thomas Groshong
Software Engineer
Jordan Gardner
Software Engineer
David Hanks
Software Engineer

Editors

Colleen Mills, Ph.D.
Contributing Editor, WGU
Bryce Gessell
Content Editor
Teri Brandenburg, Ph.D.
Content Editor
Holly Adams
Content Editor
Spencer Ryser
Assessments Editor
Edition 1
(rev. 991)

Training and development is a critical component of human resource management that maximizes the likelihood of success for both the organization and employees. This resource will help students understand the need for training in today’s competitive environment, become familiar with legal and ethical considerations in training, and articulate a variety of methods for designing, conducting, and assessing training programs in all types of organizational settings.

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