Human Resources Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

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Chapter Questions

1. Discuss why training must be a strategic imperative in public and
   nonprofi t organizations.


2. What kinds of analyses need to be made to determine the training
   needs of an organization, individual employees, or an entire unit?


3. In small groups, share your experiences with training. What are some
   of the advantages and disadvantages of the training methods and
   delivery discussed in this chapter? Do you think employees of different
   generations have different training preferences? Explain why.

Online Activities

1. Visit the American Society for Training and Development Web site.
   What training topics are discussed there? Which topics are the most
   interesting to you? Explain why. Do you believe there is a need for a
   professional society devoted to training and development activities?


2. Visit the Web sites of the International City/County Management
   Association and the NPO Net: For and About Chicago Area Nonprof-
   its. What kinds of professional development programs are available
   through those organizations? Which development programs would you
   be most likely to participate in, and why? What types of training and
   development methods are most consistent with your learning style?