Chapter 1 Many open systems exist as part of another system and, therefore, are called subsystems of that larger system. THE TRAINING PROCESS MODEL An effective training system is a set of processes designed to transform the organizational inputs into outputs that meets organizational needs O Viewing trainings as simply a program or a set of programs is too shortsighted; not just putting a large percentage of employees through some training. O It should be viewed as a set of integrated processes in which organizational and employee needs are analyzed and responded to in a rational, logical and strategic manner. The training process begins with some type of triggering event (i.e. the triggering events occurs when a person with authority to take action recognizes that the actual organizational performance [AOP] is less than the expected organizational performance [EOP]