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  <abstract>A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment examines the role of needs assessment in framing people-related problems and performance improvement opportunities. Co-published with ASTD, the third edition of this book features the latest research findings in the field and updated information on technology-enhanced needs assessments. It addresses knowledge and skills assessment, job and task analysis, competency-based needs assessment, strategic needs assessment, and techniques for managing needs assessments. HR professionals, practitioners, and students will find this comprehensive guide essential.</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Fundamentals of Needs Assessment. Overview of Needs Assessment -- Ideas and Models That Guide Practice -- Strategies for Collecting and Analyzing Data -- Getting Down to Brass Tacks. Knowledge and Skills Assessment -- Job and Task Analysis -- Competency-Based Needs Assessment -- Strategic Needs Assessment -- Complex Needs Assessment -- Managing a Needs Assessment. Writing Proposals and Reports -- Dealing with Ethical Issues -- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions -- Needs Assessment Toolkit. Toolkit Forms.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Catherine M. Sleezer, Darlene F. Russ-Eft, Kavita Gupta.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
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