TITLE:
A New Approach for Training Needs Assessment
AUTHORS:
Bahgat M. Abdel- Maksoud, Samir Saknidy
KEYWORDS:
Borich Model, Cell Weight, Delta N, Modified Delta N, Needs Assessment, Weighted Total Index
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies,
Vol.4 No.2,
June
17,
2016
ABSTRACT: This paper reviews quantitative methods for educational and training needs assessment. The paper
introduces a new simple approach for this purpose. The approach does not resort to the
probability theory. Collected data as two bivariate distributions are tabulated using a five point
Likert type scale. A proposed linear cell-weight is applied to each cell. A distribution index is proposed
for measuring educational and training needs. The introduced scale is simple, positive, and
finite (runs from 0 - 1). The technique is applied on data gathered locally. It contributes in education/
training needs assessment methods in the field of education and extension education.