Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Learning Management System, Diversity Training, Job Performance

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B
• Professor: Michael Aloisio

Document Summary

Training is helping employees acquire job related knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviours with the goal of applying these on the job. Managers provide employee development- the combination of formal education, job experiences, and assessment of personality and abilities to help the employees prepare for the future of their careers. Training, learning and development linked to organizational needs and strategy. Training and development key for firm and national competitiveness. Canada does not provide as much training as us and other countries, which could negatively affect long term productivity, performance, innovation and competitiveness. Training programs prepare employees for future position in the organization, helps respond to change, reduce turnover, enhance safety, and improve customer service and product design. Instructional design- a process of systematically developing training to meet specific needs. Learning management system(lms)- a computer application that automates the administration, development, and delivery of training and development programs. helps plan for and manage training needs, training outcomes and rewards together.