Steps in the training and development process

You have recently been hired as the human resources director of a retailer operating across Canada. One of your first priorities is to determine whether training is an issue in some stores that are not meeting expectations for sales.

a. How will you determine if there is a need for training at these stores? Give an example to illustrate your answer.

b. Identify and briefly describe the five steps in the training and development process. Give an example to illustrate your answer.