Furthermore, the literature on training needs analysis shows that, most of Arabic
countries have difficulty in identifying the training required for their employees. Many of
Arab researchers, such as Al-Ameer et al. (1978), Al-Khader (1980) and Al-Faleh (1985),
who argued that the Arab organizations lack job descriptions, clear performance appraisal
and that the approach used for assessing the development needs of employees was
impressionistic rather than systematic. Thus, this study seeks to understand the role of
existing training needs analysis process of Abu Dhabi Police, and the factors that affect the
process to identify the needs and the impact of this on improving organisational performance.