The relationships between individual characteristics and the computer software training materials: Their effects on computer software training

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To compete successfully in today's environment, each organization member should have proper computer skills to effectively and efficiently use the information systems. A survey found that 55 percent of an organization's employees use a computer for their job requirements (Times Mirror Center for The People and The Press 1994). Although many employees use a computer, their computer skills may become obsolete in a short period of time due to rapidly changing information technology. Trainers and designers of training programs must be able to provide effective training methods for individuals to acquire the necessary computer skills whenever new information technology is implemented. The traditional training method using a one-on-one classroom lecture format represents a large expense to organizations. A more cost-effective alternative is to use self-instructional training materials. However, the main cause of training failure actually comes from the inherent characteristics of this traini

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