Preparing the Cost-Benefit Analysis Report

The cost-benefit analysis report should lead the decision maker to make the decision the report writer wants. It should include the cost and benefit worksheets, as well as the summary worksheet and narrative recommendations. The report should discuss the following items:

  1. Existing problem. Management may not be aware that a problem situation exists that could be helped by training. The trainer should determine the dollar value of the problem by determining the lost revenue or costs resulting from the problem.

  2. Training solution. The trainer needs to show that training will help reduce the impact of the problem on the company. By using the costbenefit analysis, the trainer can show that the benefits of ...

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