Which of the Following Best Describes Needs Assessment

Which of the following best describes needs assessment?

A) the process of evaluating the organization, individual employees, and employees' tasks to determine what kinds of training are necessary
B) a combination of employee characteristics and positive work environment that permit training
C) a process that evaluates the monetary needs of employees that will motivate them to undertake a training program
D) an application that automates the administration and delivery of a company's training program
E) the process to determine employees' characteristics to ensure their readiness for training