Needs assessment consists of an organization analysis, person analysis, and task analysis.
The organization analysis determines the appropriateness of training by evaluating the characteristics of the organization, including its strategy, resources, and management support. The person analysis determines individuals’ needs and readiness for training. The task analysis identifies the tasks, knowledge, skills, and behaviours that training should emphasize.
Readiness for training is a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training.