The Human Resources Program Evaluation Handbook

Author : Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781544342900

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The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook by Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju Pdf

Technological advances and rapid changes in workforce demographics pose extensive challenges to human resources program evaluators. But little has been done to document successful human resources program assessment and implementation strategies. The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook is the first book to present state-of-the-art procedures for evaluating and improving human resources programs. Editors Jack E. Edwards, John C. Scott, and Nambury S. Raju provide a user-friendly yet scientifically rigorous "how to" guide to organizational program-evaluation. Integrating perspectives from a variety of human resources and organizational behavior programs, a wide array of contributing professors, consultants, and governmental personnel successfully link scientific information to practical application. Offering authoritative guidance to both novice and experienced program evaluators, this unique guidebook includes New perspectives on organizational program-evaluation Methods to assess the efficiency of human resources programs Identification of potential pitfalls Real-life examples Additional references for program-evaluation best practices The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook provide program-evaluation teams with content-specific guidance. Supplying useful and accurate evaluation techniques, the editors present a manual for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of most major types of human resources programs. Designed for academics and graduate students in industrial-organizational psychology, human resources management, and business, the handbook is also an essential resource for human resources professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

Author : Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0761923969

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The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook by Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju Pdf

The Human Resources Program-Evaluation Handbook is the first book to present state-of-the-art procedures for evaluating and improving human resources programs. Editors Jack E. Edwards, John C. Scott, and Nambury S. Raju provide a user-friendly yet scientifically rigorous "how to" guide to organizational program-evaluation. Integrating perspectives from a variety of human resources and organizational behavior programs, a wide array of contributing professors, consultants, and governmental personnel successfully link scientific information to practical application. Designed for academics and graduate students in industrial-organizational psychology, human resources management, and business, the handbook is also an essential resource for human resources professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

Author : Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787996703

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Evaluating Human Resources Programs by Jack E. Edwards,John C. Scott,Nambury S. Raju Pdf

Evaluating Human Resources Programs is a groundbreaking book that offers readers a systematic method for enhancing the value and impact of HR and supporting its emerging role as a strategic organizational leader. It provides a practical framework for adjusting and realigning strategies across all types of HR programs. The authors outline a proven six-phase process that will maximize the likelihood of a successful HR program evaluation, including real-world techniques, strategies, and examples to illustrate their recommended steps and actions.

Author : Hedley Gardner Dimock,University of Guelph. Centre for Human Resource Development
Publisher : Guelph, Ont. : University of Guelph, Centre for Human Resource Development
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Evaluation research (Social action programs)
ISBN : 0889550514

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A Simplified Guide to Program Evaluation by Hedley Gardner Dimock,University of Guelph. Centre for Human Resource Development Pdf

Author : Mario Roberto Dal Poz,Neeru Gupta,E. Quain,Agnes L. B. Soucat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9241547707

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Handbook on Monitoring and Evaluation of Human Resources for Health by Mario Roberto Dal Poz,Neeru Gupta,E. Quain,Agnes L. B. Soucat Pdf

This handbook offers health managers, researchers and policy makers a comprehensive and standard reference for monitoring and evaluating human resources for health. It brings together an analytical framework with strategy options for improving the health workforce information and evidence base, as well as country experiences to highlight approaches that have worked. It is a joint publication of the World Health Organization, World Bank and United States Agency for International Development.--Publisher's description.

Author : Jack J. Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136010422

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Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods by Jack J. Phillips Pdf

This new, third edition of Jack Phillips's classic Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods shows the reader not only how to design, implement, and assess the effectiveness of HRD programs, but how to ultimately measure their return on investment (ROI). Each chapter has been revised and updated to include additional research, expanded coverage, and new examples of Dr. Phillips's case studies. Seven entirely new chapters have also been added, focusing largely on ROI.

Author : Oliver T. Massey
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015034864838

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Evaluating Human Resource Development Programs by Oliver T. Massey Pdf

The authors provide a detailed introduction and discussion of the most important techniques available to evaluators for assessing human resource development programs. They present broad, practical coverage of conceptual and methodological issues. Techniques discussed include quantitative and qualitative methods. The strength of this book is its simple, practical approach to describing the uses of evaluation methods, and the inevitable advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Each chapter discusses evaluation techniques including a fundamental description of the technique, examples of its use in practical settings, advantages and disadvantages, and important points to remember. Evaluators of Human Resource Development Programs in Public Health Agencies. A Longwood Professional Book.

Author : Jack J. Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136010415

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Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods by Jack J. Phillips Pdf

This new, third edition of Jack Phillips's classic Handbook of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods shows the reader not only how to design, implement, and assess the effectiveness of HRD programs, but how to ultimately measure their return on investment (ROI). Each chapter has been revised and updated to include additional research, expanded coverage, and new examples of Dr. Phillips's case studies. Seven entirely new chapters have also been added, focusing largely on ROI.

Author : Stephen E. Condrey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-04-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0787977152

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Handbook of Human Resources Management in Government by Stephen E. Condrey Pdf

In this thoroughly updated edition of a classic reference, Stephen E. Condrey brings together leading experts in public administration and HR management to detail how you can: Move beyond your often limited problem-solving role as an HR manager and demonstrate how you can play a more strategic role in your organization. Deal with crucial issues such as diversity, EEO regulations and other legal issues, compensation, sexual harassment, and performance appraisal. Expand your ability to maximize productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction. Develop budgets, use volunteers, and employ consultants. Also included with purchase is a free supplemental on-line Instructor's Manual. Order your copy now!

Author : Joseph S. Wholey,Harry P. Hatry,Kathryn E. Newcomer
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787973889

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Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation by Joseph S. Wholey,Harry P. Hatry,Kathryn E. Newcomer Pdf

The second edition of Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation offers managers, analysts, consultants, and educators in government, nonprofit, and private institutions a valuable resource that outlines efficient and economical methods for assessing program results and identifying ways to improve program performance. The Handbook has been thoroughly revised. Many new chapters have been prepared for this edition, including chapters on logic modeling and on evaluation applications for small nonprofit organizations. The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation is a comprehensive resource on evaluation, covering both in-depth program evaluations and performance monitoring. It presents evaluation methods that will be useful at all levels of government and in nonprofit organizations.

Author : Paul J. Gertler,Sebastian Martinez,Patrick Premand,Laura B. Rawlings,Christel M. J. Vermeersch
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464807800

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Impact Evaluation in Practice, Second Edition by Paul J. Gertler,Sebastian Martinez,Patrick Premand,Laura B. Rawlings,Christel M. J. Vermeersch Pdf

The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.

Author : Donald B. Yarbrough,Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412986564

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The Program Evaluation Standards by Donald B. Yarbrough,Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation,Lyn M. Shulha,Rodney K. Hopson,Flora A. Caruthers Pdf

Including a new section on evaluation accountability, this Third Edition details 30 standards which give advice to those interested in planning, implementing and using program evaluations.

Author : Steven G. Rogelberg
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1169 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781452265551

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Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Steven G. Rogelberg Pdf

With more than 400 entries, the Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology presents a thorough overview of the cross-disciplinary field of industrial and organizational psychology for students, researchers, and professionals in the areas of psychology, business, management, and human resources. In two volumes, readers are provided with state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts.

Author : Open University BZX827/Study and assessment guide,John Storey,Kristen Reid
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Human capital
ISBN : OCLC:617637676

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Strategic Human Resource Management by Open University BZX827/Study and assessment guide,John Storey,Kristen Reid Pdf

Author : Leonard Nadler
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015016121637

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The Handbook of Human Resource Development by Leonard Nadler Pdf

The field of human resource development; Human resource development; Managing the HRD function; Financial aspects of HRD; The learning environment: its critical importance to successful meetings; The consulting function of the human resource development professional; Adult learning: theory and practice; Designing learning programs; Instructing; Instructional strategies: nonmedia; Instructional strategies: media; Computer - based learning; Evaluation of HRD programs: quantitative; Professional growth for HRD staff; Program areas of HRD; Sales programs; Executive management, and supervisory programs; Technical programs; The federal government; Schools; Special populations; Organized labor; International areas of HRD; Human resource areas related to HRD.