Decision support systems for human resource training and development

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Lagoudis, I.N. (2012), "Decision support systems for human resource training and development", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 26 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/dlo.2012.08126caa.007

Decision support systems for human resource training and development

Article Type: Abstracts From: Development and Learning in Organizations, Volume 26, Issue 3

Chatzimouratidis A., Theotokas I. and Lagoudis I.N.The International Journal of Human Resource Management, February 2012, Vol. 23 No. 3, Start page: 662, No of pages: 32

Argues that human resource training and development methods have different qualitative characteristics that require a multicriteria and multiscenario framework for their assessment. This study incorporates the AHP to assess the nine most important human resource training and development methods and techniques, under five criteria and six scenarios. The methods considered are “on-the-job training”, “mentorship”, “apprenticeship”, “vestibule training/simulators”, “web-based learning”, “instructor-led classroom training”, “programmed self-instruction”, “case studies/role playing” and “systematic job rotations and transfers”. “Vestibule training/simulators” and “mentorship” have the average best scores, and they should be among the first priorities especially when efficiency, the motivation of employees and minimization of the duration of training time are the most important factors. “Web-based learning” is ideal for minimizing training costs or when ease of application is the first priority. “On-the-job training” is a very good alternative when the cost of training should be reduced while the motivation of employees should be increased.Issn: 0958-5192Article type: Case StudyReference: 41AE633

Keywords: Decision-support systems, Multicriteria analysis, Training and development methods and techniques