Human Competence: Engineering Human Performance
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Book Overview
Human Competence offers an original theory of engineering human performance, coupled with a detailed plan of action based on provided applications. Grounded on remarkable principles, sound applications, and educational practice, this classic book: explains how to identify people who have the potential to be exemplary performers. details various economic models for reducing expenses, increasing productivity, and improving learning, with special worksheets that help put these models to work. shows how to diagnose causes of performance failure and how to tailor the best remedies to each problem. describes a general procedure for measuring any performance and for translating these measures into economic opportunity. shows how to design training and educational systems that bring the best results.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0961669012
ISBN13:9780961669010
Release Date:April 2006
Publisher:Pfeiffer
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Excellent revision!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Excellent revision / update. The preface by Marilyn Gilbert and all the tributes make this an important and engaging read for everyone in the field (performance improvement & training). I would never get rid of my dog-earred original (1978) but I'm glad I made this purchase!
Great book, changed my perspective on training
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Really enjoyed it. For me, the concept of Human Performance Technology really clicked. I would suggest it to any trainer, instructional designer, or manager.
The bible of HPI
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is must-reading for those in learning, development, and human performance improvement. The late Gilbert deserves much more credit than he receives. Much of his work is "sampled" in newer books, but this is the definitive source!
Leisure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This unique perspective on human behavior provides a powerful and enjoyable set of tools to influence key issues at work. Thomas Gilbert provides a look at people that is based on empirical observations and the occurrence of functional relationships between our work behavior and that of others. It also takes into consideration the ecological variable effecting the execution of a business model and operationl.He argues that competency is not a measure of knowledge, hardward, or dedication, it is a measure of worthy performance. Results that faciliate the acquisition of leisure or opportunity to pursue more meaningful or worthwhile activites are the best measure of competency. This book will help any person at work who whats to succeed. It provides a perspective that will allow that person to improve their own an others performance at work. It will help any open minded person demonstrate their own competency.It is excellent and profound.
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