Training Evaluation Models: Comparative Analysis

  • Mr. Shahid Ali PhD Scholar, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership (IBL), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Tufail Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership (IBL), Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
  • Dr. Rashida Qazi Professor, Ghazi University D.G. Khan
Keywords: Kirkpatrick, Hamblin, Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP), Context, Input, Reaction Output (CIRO), Phillips ROI model, Training Evaluation

Abstract

The descriptive research study aims at evaluating various training evaluation models found in practice with a view to draw a comparative analyses. Training evaluation models are methodically organized systematic frameworks for examining and evaluating the usefulness of training of employees, groups or organizations. The study described and evaluated training evaluation models including; Hamblin Five Levels Framework, Context-Input-Reaction-Output (CIRO) model, Bushnell input–process–output (IPO) Model, and Kirkpatrick training evaluation models. An in-depth analyses of all of the selected models were undertaken and its pros and cons were identified followed by their comparison with each other. The study analyses found Kirkpatrick training evaluation better in application because of its key advantages. Despite few of its limitations, the model ‘s acceptance as better one is accredited to its easy to use procedure, flexible adaptability across variety of industries and most comprehensive among all.

Published
2022-11-23
How to Cite
Mr. Shahid Ali, Dr. Muhammad Tufail, & Dr. Rashida Qazi. (2022). Training Evaluation Models: Comparative Analysis. Research Journal of Social Sciences and Economics Review, 3(4), 51-63. https://doi.org/10.36902/rjsser-vol3-iss4-2022(51-63)