Which of the following best describes needs assessment?

A) the process of evaluating the organization, individual employees, and employees' tasks to determine what kinds of training are necessary
B) a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training
C) a process that evaluates the monetary needs of employees that will motivate them to undertake a training program
D) an application that automates the administration and delivery of a company's training program
E) the process to determine employees' characteristics to ensure their readiness for training

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Miguel Gonzalez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Needs assessment is the process of evaluating the organization, individual employees, and employees' tasks to determine what kinds of training are necessary. It involves identifying performance gaps, determining the cause of those gaps, and defining the skills and knowledge needed to close those gaps. Option B is describing a supportive work environment for training, Option C is describing a financial incentive for employees, Option D is describing a training management system, and Option E is describing a process to evaluate employee readiness.

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