Gupta, Kavita, 1958- <br/><br/>
A practical guide to needs assessment / 
Kavita Gupta. 
 - San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer,  1999. 
 - xix, 210 pages;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index 
<br/><br/>Part 1: Putting the things in context -- Overview of needs assessment -- Fundamentals of data gathering -- Part 2: Getting down to brass tacks -- Strategic needs assessment -- Competency-based assessment -- Job and task analysis -- Training needs assessment -- Part 3: Needs-assessment toolkit 
<br/><br/> This how-to handbook is perfect for anyone seeking a methodical approach to needs assessment. You'll get a treasury of tools: worksheet, ready-to-use forms, and templates for planning a course of action. You'll learn how to overcome barriers to success, prepare interviews and surveys, Accelerate the data-gathering process, identify competencies for effective performance and develop a long-term performance improvement plan. - From the Book 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780787939885 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Training needs--Evaluation.<br/>Needs assessment.