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Publication date: 9 May 2012

James Lloyd Bierstaker, James E. Hunton and Jay C. Thibodeau

The current study examines the effect of fraud training on auditors' ability to identify fraud risk factors. This is important because most auditors have little or no direct…

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The current study examines the effect of fraud training on auditors' ability to identify fraud risk factors. This is important because most auditors have little or no direct experience with fraud; thus, research that investigates the potential effect of indirect experience through training is vitally important to fraud detection and audit quality. A total of 369 experienced auditors completed a complex audit simulation task that involved 15 seeded fraud risk red flags. A total of 143 auditors participated in a 30-minute training session focused specifically on fraud risk, while the remaining 226 auditors learned about general internal control risk during this time block. The results indicate that auditors with fraud training identified significantly more red flags and obtained greater knowledge about fraud risk than auditors who did not receive the training. Considering that the fraud training consumed only 30 minutes out of a 64-hour training session, the findings suggest that even modest exposure to fraud training is quite effective.

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Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78052-758-1

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Article
Publication date: 27 June 2022

Idris Olayiwola Ganiyu, Sulaiman Olusegun Atiku and Kim Van der Byl

This study examines the effectiveness of virtual training programs in times of crisis at a public institution in South Africa for an enhancement of talent development via virtual…

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Purpose

This study examines the effectiveness of virtual training programs in times of crisis at a public institution in South Africa for an enhancement of talent development via virtual training in the post-pandemic period.

Design/methodology/approach

This study adopted a survey research design following a quantitative approach for data collection and analysis procedure. The respondents (employees receiving virtual training and the facilitators providing the training in times of crisis) were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was designed and administered to 119 respondents in the participating public institution in South Africa. The data were analyzed using a variance-based structural equation modeling via SmartPLS, version 3.3.3.

Findings

The results showcased the impact of information technology and virtual training platform on the effectiveness of virtual training programs during the pandemic in South Africa.

Originality

There is a dearth of literature on the evolution and effectiveness of virtual training in times of crisis in South Africa. The outcomes of this study contribute to the extant literature on talent development, virtual training, and HR effectiveness in the digital age.

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Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, vol. 37 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1477-7282

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Article
Publication date: 1 December 2022

Keith F. Keating

This paper provides a review of literature on associated practices, challenges, and proposed solutions to bridging the relationship gap between training practitioners and chief…

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Purpose

This paper provides a review of literature on associated practices, challenges, and proposed solutions to bridging the relationship gap between training practitioners and chief financial officers (CFOs).

Design/methodology/approach

This is a descriptive research paper based on a multidisciplinary and critical review of existing literature discussing the relationship gaps between the training function and chief financial officers.

Findings

Available literature suggests a relationship gap exists between the training function and chief financial officers. As a result, both functions interpret the value of workplace training differently, leading to misalignment in their respective operations. The lack of relationship between the functions may result in defunding of the training function, which can adversely affect an organization’s financial performance. Although CFOs and training functions have the same goal of creating organizational value, an opportunity exists to create a stronger partnership between finance practitioners and training practitioners, leading to increased investment in training and ultimately improved organizational value.

Research limitations/implications

This article presents contextual research findings and may not fit all settings, but offers a comparative account of challenges associated with relationship challenges between the training function and CFOs. A paucity of research exists on the relationships between training and CFOs.

Practical implications

This paper has real and practical implications for learning and development, finance, and human resources practitioners. The findings seek to encourage training practitioners and CFOs to build stronger relationships and jointly define measurement and reporting practices. This research aims to provide an informed perspective on practices to help executives better understand the value of workplace training, leading to an increase of the investment in training, and ultimately changing the categorization of training spend from a cost to an investment.

Originality/value

This paper provides original insights and reviews newly published studies regarding relationships between the training function and chief financial officers, the development of workplace training valuation approaches, the associated challenges faced, and proposed solutions. This paper will be of value to human resources, learning and development, and finance, assisting practitioners in thinking differently about approaches to quantifying the value of workplace training.

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Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal, vol. 37 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1477-7282

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Article
Publication date: 1 February 2023

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

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Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This study examines the factors that influence training satisfaction by employees, and how this influences crucial organizational metrics like employee turnover. Based on responses from government employees in Jordan, training satisfaction was boosted by trainer efficacy, but reduced by mind wandering. Then, lower training satisfaction causes higher employee turnover intention, while higher training satisfaction boosted employee loyalty. Work–life conflict had less of an impact on training satisfaction, perhaps because employees feel like they have little choice but to rearrange other life commitments to attend scheduled work training. Quality training invites employees to visualize a positive story about their future career.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Human Resource Management International Digest , vol. 31 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0967-0734

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Publication date: 1 September 1990

Garrett J. Endres and Brian H. Kleiner

Successfully measuring effectiveness in management training anddevelopment can be a difficult task. Design of a valid measurementprogramme should include evaluation in key areas;…

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Successfully measuring effectiveness in management training and development can be a difficult task. Design of a valid measurement programme should include evaluation in key areas; including emotional reaction and knowledge gain measured after training interventions. Behavioural change and organisational impact measurements should be used on a longer time horizon to evaluate the progress and currency of the management development programme. Finally, research shows that maintaining a balance of the above measurements is the final key to success in measuring the effectiveness of management training and development.

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Journal of European Industrial Training, vol. 14 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0590

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Article
Publication date: 1 April 1993

Innocent A. Echiejile

Training is a form of investment in human capital. As with otherforms of investments, employers, understandably, expect returns on theirinvestment in human capital. Dealing with…

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Training is a form of investment in human capital. As with other forms of investments, employers, understandably, expect returns on their investment in human capital. Dealing with employees′ requests for qualifications training poses a major problem for many employers. This is because, in very many cases, qualifications training courses are general, and are not geared to the specific needs of a particular employer. Furthermore, qualifications training enhances an employee′s mobility within the labour market. While many employers are aware of these points, they also realize that employees are less likely to become frustrated and leave if opportunities for further training and development are available within the organization. Drawing on the practice in some organizations, offers a framework which will enable employers to devise a strategic qualifications training policy.

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Industrial and Commercial Training, vol. 25 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0019-7858

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Article
Publication date: 1 April 1994

Hilde Biehler‐Baudisch

Examines environmental protection as a training concept which isreceiving increasing attention in all fields of the education system.Discusses systems employed in the German…

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Examines environmental protection as a training concept which is receiving increasing attention in all fields of the education system. Discusses systems employed in the German education system and suggests that all young people should be allowed to develop ethical standards as an orientation for their future lives. Proposes that environmental protection should become part of vocational training. Suggests that this is however a slow and labourious process and offers recommendations for the promotion of vocational environmental training.

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Journal of European Industrial Training, vol. 18 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0590

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Article
Publication date: 1 November 1995

Kimberley J. Harris

Describes a study which aims to reveal the current methods andtools of training in US hospitality firms and to discover the opinionsof those using them as to whether the methods…

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Describes a study which aims to reveal the current methods and tools of training in US hospitality firms and to discover the opinions of those using them as to whether the methods and tools are effective and efficient. Hospitality training executives were surveyed and asked to identify the methods and tools used in their organization, to rate each method and tool, and to give suggestions for improvement if they believed it was needed. Answers were compared according to position of the respondent, size of company based on number of employees, annual sales, and level of company.

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International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, vol. 7 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0959-6119

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Article
Publication date: 1 February 1969

HERBERT PERRY

For almost a decade I have been a student of British developments in industrial relations and industrial training. During the same period I have been involved in these fields in…

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For almost a decade I have been a student of British developments in industrial relations and industrial training. During the same period I have been involved in these fields in the United States, particularly in California. California has been expanding at a very rapid rate in the areas of general education, higher education, and technical and vocational education. Consequently my point of view is that of a Californian as well as an American. We have many ‘Scotlands’ and ‘Wales’ in the United States: the quantity and quality of industrial training varies tremendously from one part of the country to the next. This makes it very difficult to say without considerable qualification what is being developed in America. However, there is a growing movement to establish an effective national manpower policy including industrial training and because of this what is being done in Britain is of considerable interest to those in the United States who have responsibilities in this area.

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Industrial and Commercial Training, vol. 1 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0019-7858

Article
Publication date: 26 October 2010

Carmen Abrams and Zane Berge

This paper aims to explore advantages, disadvantages, advice and concerns regarding workforce cross training practices, as well as examples of businesses and organizations that…

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Purpose

This paper aims to explore advantages, disadvantages, advice and concerns regarding workforce cross training practices, as well as examples of businesses and organizations that have successfully implemented cross training programs.

Design/methodology/approach

This article is a general review, based on the literature available and the knowledge and expertise of the authors.

Findings

There are a number of realities, such as increased training cost, questionable improvement in productivity, complexity of workflow, and employee resistance, that an employer must consider carefully before moving towards a cross training approach. At the same time, cross training can provide employees with learning and growth opportunities that can help them be ready for emergencies, recessions, and the competition of a global economy.

Originality/value

This article adds to the literature on workforce cross training and will be of interest to those involved in that field.

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Journal of Workplace Learning, vol. 22 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1366-5626

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