Mixed Methods in Human Resource Development | Chapter 6 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 7

This chapter presents a real-life example of a mixed methods study in human resource development. It explores the research methodology and the rationale for using mixed methods in human resource development, outlines the research purpose and questions, and the participant recruitment procedures. The chapter then discusses the quantitative data collection procedures, including instrument development, reliability and validity, the qualitative data collection procedures, and the quantitative and qualitative data analysis procedures.  In the end, the chapter discusses the integration of the two data sets and concludes with a chapter summary. In short, the chapter can be a blueprint for mixed methods projects in HRD, offering practical guidance for social science researchers.

Author(s) Details:

Asif Ali Rahman,
University Canada West, Canada.

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Assessment of Training Programmes in the South African Police Service in Northern Cape Province | Chapter 7 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

 The purpose concerning this article search out assess the outcomes of T&D programs supported by the Division of Training and Development. To confirm the research question and authenticate the problem charge, this article secondhand qualitative research methods. moreover, this article destined to establish either there is a significant effect or affect the performance of trainees and in their business that can be linked to the preparation conducted apiece Division Training and Development. The research focused generally on post-training M&E mechanisms to decide the outcome of preparation conducted, and in the study the term “impact assessment” was mainly used as most partners were familiar with the term as distinguished to “outcomes assessment”. Qualitative research contains field notes, discourses, recorded interviews, photographs and memos, among others. Based on the research judgments, this article form actionable recommendations. Training is a clever mechanism for gaining and delivering efficient and able public security. It is again used to assess administrative performance, as fully prepared and skilled operators will be capable of returning to the institution and providing optimal aid in a safe and well-organized conduct.

Author(s) Details:

John Motsamai Modise,
South African Police Service, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Derek Taylor,
Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Kishore Raga,
Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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