How do firms evaluate investments in HRD? -a study of two large Swedish accounting firms

Abstract

Research The study aim to answer the following research questions; questions: -How do firms evaluate investments in HRD? -Is there a need for additional evaluation methods? Purpose: The purpose of the study is to understand how these companies evaluate investments in HRD. Method: The method used is a case study of two large Swedish accounting firms where theoretical and scientific ideas and methodologies are compared with empirical data from interviews with appropriate interviewees from selected companies Theoretical The study’s theoretical framework is based on Kirkpatrick’s four-level model of evaluation framework: and Russ-Eft and Preskill’s systems model of evaluation. Empirical To gather empirical data qualitative interviews are conducted with two representatives from research: selected companies. Conclusions: The companies conduct evaluations of their investments on a too basic level to determine the investments affect on employee performance and organisational goals.