scholarly journals The challenges confronting the training needs assessment in Saudi Arabian higher education

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 184797902110497
Author(s):  
Majed Bin Othayman ◽  
John Mulyata ◽  
Abdulrahim Meshari ◽  
Yaw Debrah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Training Needs Assessment

This research examines the problems encountered by the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) system from the perspective of faculty members and Human Resources (HR) managers in emerging public universities in the Saudi Arabian Higher Education sector. It aims to understand how problems with this will affect the success rate of Training and Development (T&D) curriculums. The research comprises an analytical study using a case study method of analysis. Qualitative data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 75 senior managers and faculty members of four selected universities, selected using purposive non-random sampling. The data was analysed using Thematic Analysis (TA). The results highlight the insufficiency of the TNA techniques applied to ascertain training requirements. The primary obstacles to successful TNA were inadequate HR processes, insufficiently experienced HR directors, poor engagement, and favouritism concerning the selection of candidates for T&D. These issues affect the enthusiasm of those in the department. Additionally, resources required for T&D, particularly time and money, are misused, which could influence the growth potential of the universities against the country’s Vision 2030 plan. The findings indicate procedural differences in selecting and approving staff requests for Human Resource Development (HRD) support, managerial discretion in selecting participants for HRD programmes, and selective or restricted access to HRD programmes for foreign-born employees, which raises significant questions about equality policies. This study is unique as a contribution to the literature in exploring the challenges faced by the TNA process in Saudi Arabian Higher Education, therefore broadening understanding in the field as a whole, especially concerning the developing countries and Gulf Cooperation Council of Nations. The study concludes that there is currently unsatisfactory commitment in determining the staff training needs by the HR departments of Saudi Arabian public universities, which damages morale and leads to a lack of faith between HR directors and departmental staff. Finally, this study contributes to the area of policy decision-making by reporting the present situation surrounding the issues related to the application of TNA in T&D.

Tailoring training programs for sustainability management based on the training needs assessment

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Anca Draghici ◽  
Gabriela Fistis ◽  
Nicoleta Luminita Carutasu ◽  
George Carutasu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Sustainability Management ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
Management Position

BACKGROUND: Human resource development in sustainability is a prerequisite of enhancing the success of any organization. Education for sustainable development has been recognized as a key process to support employees’ skills development to positively reoriented their behavior to the sustainable development values and principles. In the article context, based on a synthetic literature review for charting the sustainability taxonomy, there has been created a first general inventory of topics needed to be considered for designing a training program in the field. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present paper is to identify the general Qualification Matrix defining the training program for sustainability management (based on a training needs assessment study). Furthermore, the research will demonstrate how the training program could be tailor for the case of “management position” research variable. METHODS: First method applied in the study include a synthetic literature review for charting the sustainability taxonomy (creation of comprehensive inventory of topics needed to be considered for designing a training program for sustainability management). Second, based on the sustainability taxonomy, a questionnaire was designed and used in a survey for the training needs assessment. The research sample consisted of 207 respondents, potential trainees that are employees of different companies (from Austria, France, Romania and Slovenia), with a balanced structure of management position and distribution of age. Predictive Analytics Software (PASW, developed by IBM, formerly known as SPSS) for statistical processing has been used for statistical data analyses. RESULTS: The study results have indicated that the most appropriate training methods to be used in the sustainability management training program consists in a combination of: “Theoretical knowledge + examples of good practices + exercises + individual projects”. The process of tailoring the sustainability management training program has been demonstrated for the case of “management position” research variable (with three sub-categories of respondents: top managers, middle and low managers and professionals with no management position) and was based on the defined Qualification Matrix (consists of 5 training units and 19 training elements). CONCLUSIONS: The research have valuable contribution in the field of human resources development, particularly by offering a concrete solution in designing and tailoring a training program for sustainability managers started with the training needs assessment and the Qualification Matrix definition.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT NEED ASSESSMENT AND EVOLVING PLAN FOR BOGALUR BLOCK, RAMANATHPURAM DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 35-46
Author(s):  
Gulshan Bhatt ◽  
S. Rajalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Training Needs Assessment ◽  
The People ◽  
Community People

This study has done to find the minimum needs to the people of Bogalur block, Ramanathpuram district of Tamil Nadu. Needs assessment is a process for determining an organizations needs. It usually consists of three main parts:Initiation, Data Collection & Analysis and Final Production.A needs assessment can be implemented within the organization and within the community to categorize an arising need. Any training needs assessment depends on the condition& situation of the place to implement. This research helps to understand the problem faced by the people and what kind of need they have. The methodology used for this study iscollection of secondary data, collection of primary data through PRAs and personal interview. And After identifying the need of poor community people, a plan has been developed for the block along with community participation.

Faculty Computer Needs Assessment in Third World Countries

1992 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Sunil I. Hazari
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Third World ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Assessment Model ◽  
Training Needs Assessment

Faculty in Third World countries are in need of training programs which will help them incorporate computer technology in their classrooms. Prior to delivery of training, it is important to conduct a needs assessment which determines who gets what type of training, and how this should be provided. A training needs assessment model for faculty in Third World countries is proposed in this article. The use of such a model would help identify the areas in which training is to be ultimately delivered.

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