Affiliation:
1. University of Connecticut, USA
Abstract
The evaluation of training investments from a financial perspective is of interest to practitioners, however little support exists to guide the work. Specifically analyzing the return on investment (ROI) of training programs is discussed often, but practiced rarely. This chapter addresses training ROI through concept, theory, and examples. Concept and theory is explored via strategy, financial analysis, and training perspectives. A comprehensive financial services example explains how ROI performance measurement parameters are established and how related training costs are determined to support ROI calculation. The aim of the chapter is to arm training practitioners with the knowledge and framework needed to perform ROI analysis on investments in training.
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