Write a research paper in which you address the training and development functions of a selected organization, based on information you have gathered and analyzed about the organization.
Training is one of the key elements that helps produce a competitive workforce. Training can help an organization communicate policies and procedures as well as educate employees on key processes related to their positions. Orientation, for example, can help introduce an organization to new employees. Training can take many forms, including classroom, online, and one-on-one mentoring. Though training budgets are often the first item to be reduced or eliminated during challenging economic conditions, leaders must look at the cost of not doing training. While training helps make an organization competitive, it can also help make sure an organization minimizes legal challenges.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.
- Explain how training needs are identified.
- Analyze the use of resources to assist with training.
- Identify types of training programs.
- Competency 2: Prepare appropriate communication to facilitate management decision-making.
- Explain how training effectiveness is measured.
- Analyze the value of training and development to an organization.
- Competency 3: Examine core functions of Human Resource Management.
- Describe training methods.
- Competency 4: Appreciate the strategic value of HRM within a competitive global business environment.
- Analyze how training and development affect the ability of an organization to attract and retain talent.
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using e-learning for training?
- What types of best practices should be put in place for using e-learning?
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
- Wick, C., Pollock, R., and Jefferson, A. (2015). Six disciplines of breakthrough learning: How to turn training and development into business results (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pfeiffer.
- Wilson, J. P. (2012). International human resource development: Learning, education and training for individuals and organizations (3rd ed.). London, GBR: Kogan.
- Sardar, N. K. (2010). Approaches to training and development. Delhi, India: Global Media.
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the BUS-FP3040 – Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Library Guide to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
- Chapman, A. (2009). Kirkpatrick’s learning and training evaluation theory. Retrieved from http://www.businessballs.com/kirkpatricklearningevaluationmodel.htm
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.
- Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M. (2018). Fundamentals of human resource management (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Before beginning the assessment, complete the following:
- Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information in order to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments in this course.
- If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.
- Research the training and development functions of your chosen organization.
Deliverable
Based on your research into the training and development functions of the organization you selected, write a research paper in which you complete the following:
- Explain how the organization identifies specific training needs.
- Describe the types of training methods used within the organization.
- Analyze the organization’s use of resources (internal and external) to assist with training.
- Identify the kinds of training the organization provides for employees. Include company-wide training, such as orientation and harassment, as well as training that is unique to this organization, such as forklift training and ERP system training.
- Explain how training effectiveness is measured.
- Identify ways that talent is developed within the organization. Is there a mentoring program? Leadership training? Educational opportunities?
- Analyze the importance of training and development to the organization. Is it a valued service?
- Analyze how the organization’s value of training and development affects its ability to attract and retain talent.
Please note: You must address all the required elements of this assessment. If details for any of the bulleted points are unavailable, research the topic and present recommendations you believe would be best for the organization, along with your supporting rationale.
Additional Requirements
- Your submitted assessment should include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page.
- Be sure you support your analyses with references to at least two resources.
- You should format this assessment as a research paper following APA 6th edition guidelines for both style and citing sources, making sure that you also use correct grammar and mechanics.
- There is no required minimum or maximum page length; however, you should strive to be as detailed as possible in addressing each bullet point, while also being as clear and concise as possible
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