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Unit 1
discussion

Introduce yourself to your classmates with your name,
location, current employment, and future goals.

What are some things you must consider when an organization
goes global, and what training is required? Please explain.

Unit 2 discussion

The needs assessment consists of organizational analysis,
person analysis, and task analysis. In your opinion, which one do you think is
the most important for a company’s success? Why?

Unit 3
discussion

How can motivational theories help with improving
organizational performance? Do you see one theory as more practical than the
others? Why?

Unit 4
discussion

What are some things to consider when selecting a training
site? Why? What would you consider to be the most important consideration?

Unit 5
discussion

The method of training used can affect the behavior and
cognitive learning of the audience; therefore, in meeting the needs of the
audience, you must consider the various methods of how training is delivered
(i.e., traditional vs. web-based). Of the traditional types of methods, which
would you select for your organization? Why?

Unit 6
discussion

Do you think performance appraisals still serve a purpose in
management efforts? How often does your organization conduct performance
appraisals? Do you think your organization’s appraisals are beneficial to you
and the company? How can they be improved?

Unit 7
discussion

Performance appraisals are used to identify deficiencies in
employees’ on-the-job performance, which leads to recommended training and
development; however, there are some legal issues or concerns that can develop
if proper training is not provided. How does your organization document that
employees have been provided proper training, have successfully completed the
training, and are actively applying the learned material within their
day-to-day duties and responsibilities?

Unit 8
discussion

Identify a skill that you learned in this course, and
explain how you can apply it to increase success in your career in a real-world
scenario. In addition, does your organization use technological advancements in
its training efforts? If so, please explain. If not, identify what advancements
would be useful, and explain why.

Unit I
Assessment

Question 1 In order for an organization to increase employee
engagement, the company may use various methods. Discuss the influences and
learning in the workplace that contribute to training and development. In
addition, address your personal experience with employee engagement.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2 It can be said that the most important talent
management challenge that managerial positions face is identifying employees
with managerial ability and training and developing those skills. Identify the
factors related to identifying employees with managerial ability and training
and developing those skills, and summarize what is needed to successfully
manage an organization globally.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Unit II
Assessment

Question 1 Who should be included in a needs assessment, and
why? Explain the three components of a needs assessment.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 2 There are various reasons why training is needed.
Identify some causes, and pick one to explain in detail.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit III
Case Study

For the case study, we will focus on the importance of
safety and all parties helping to make safety a priority. The effectiveness of
the safety training will depend on how prepared the participants are for the
training and their perception of the training.

Review “Case: Safety First” located in the
textbook on page 196, and respond to the prompts below. You are not required to
answer the questions at the end of the case study in the textbook.

1. Examine the components of an effective training needs
analysis for this scenario. What would the basic parts for a successful training
program be?

2. Describe how the training should be delivered, and
briefly describe one motivational theory from those listed on pages 161–173 in
the textbook and how it supports this type of training to enhance an
organization’s performance.

Your case study should be at least two pages in length. You
are not required to use APA style for this assignment; however, your writing
should be clear and concise.

Information about accessing the grading rubric for this
assignment is provided below.

Unit IV
Assessment

Question 1

Match the term to the definition. Not all terms will be used.

· Question The place where training is conducted Training site The organization and coordination of a training program Program design An organized program of study designed to meet a complex learning objective Curriculum Covers more specific learning objectives and addresses a more limited number of competencies or skills Course or program The translation of the content and sequence of training activities into a guide used by the trainer to help deliver training Detailed lesson plan Measures that a company and its trainer use to evaluate training programs Training outcomes The process of collecting the outcomes needed to determine whether training has been effective Training evaluation Evaluation conducted to improve the training process; usually conducted during program design and development Formative evaluation Evaluation of the extent that trainees have changed as a result of participating in the training program Summative evaluation An evaluation design in which both pre-training and post-training outcome measures are collected Request for proposals

Question 2 What should be considered when evaluating a
training room?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Question 3 What is the difference between summative and
formative evaluations?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

Unit V
Assessment

Question 1

Match the question items to the correct matching answer
item.

Question
Traditional training methods		Methods that require an instructor or facilitator to be present and involve face-to-face interaction between trainees
Presentation methods		Methods in which trainees are passive recipients of information
Lecture		Trainers communicate through spoken words what they want the trainees to learn
Hands-on methods		Training methods that require the trainee to be actively involved in the learning
On-the-job training (OJT)		One of the oldest and most used types of informal training where new or inexperienced employees learn in work settings by observing and performing
Learner control		Refers to a technology platform used in training programs
Computer-based training (CBT)		Refers to instruction and delivery of training by computer through the web
Web-based training		Refers to instruction and delivery of training by computer
Blended learning		Combines online learning, face-to-face instruction, and other methods for distributing learning material
Learning management system (LMS)		One of the oldest and most used types of informal training where new or inexperienced employees learn in work settings by observing and performing

Question 2

Explain how you would choose a training method (traditional
or technology-based), and explain how you came to that choice.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3

What are the three traditional training methods? Detail the
advantages and disadvantages of each in regard to learning.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit VI
Assessment

Question 1Match
the term to the definition. Not all terms will be used.

Question
Refers to formal education, job experiences, relationships, and assessment of personality and skills that help employees prepare for the future		Development
Refers to a system to retain and motivate employees by identifying and helping to meet their development needs		Development planning or career management system
Refers to the use of information by employees to determine their career interests, values, aptitudes, and behavioral tendencies		Self-assessment
Involves collecting information and providing feedback to employees about their behavior, communication style, or skills		Assessment
Refers to an assessment that is based on a personality type theory that emphasizes that we have a fundamental personality type that shapes and influences how we understand the world, process information, and socialize		Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The process of measuring employees’ performance		Performance appraisal
Employees’ behaviors and/or skills are evaluated by management, subordinates, peers, customers, and themselves		360-degree feedback systems
Refers to adding challenges or new responsibilities to employees’ current jobs		Job enlargement
An experienced, productive senior employee who helps develop a less-experienced employee		Mentor
Refers to the process of identifying, evaluating, developing, and tracking high-potential employees who are capable of moving into different positions		Termination

Question 2 What is a performance appraisal? How can it be
used for growth and development purposes?

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 3 What is the process for developing a succession
plan? Also, explain the importance of a succession plan.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Unit VII
Homework

In this homework assignment, you will develop a table on
performance appraisals (PA) and how they are applied to training.

In column 1, identify three different types of PAs that can
be offered.

In column 2, analyze how the PA can be applied to a training
effort.

In column 3, identify one type of training and one
assessment tool for each PA that could be used to identify training success.

Use bullet points in the table. APA is not required for this
homework assignment. BHR 4680, Training and Development 2

Unit VII
PowerPoint Presentation

Management Action Plan

An action plan is a written strategy used to achieve
outlined goals. For the purposes of this assignment, the action plan will be
created using PowerPoint. An action plan includes the components listed below,
and you may refer to pages 229-230 in the textbook for additional guidance.

1. State the goal, which should identify what training
content will be used and how it will be used.

a. The goal for this action plan is to assist managers with
identifying how performance appraisals are used to demonstrate the success of training
efforts.

2. Include the strategies for reaching the goal including
what the trainee must do, what resources will be needed, and the type of
support from managers and peers that will be necessary.

3. Include the strategies for receiving the feedback, which
will be used to demonstrate the success of the training efforts.

4. Define the expected assessment results and how the
results can be used to improve training.

After the title slide, begin your action plan by stating the
goal. Next, identify at least three strategies for reaching the goal.

Briefly explain your chosen strategies with supporting data
in the speaker notes section of the PowerPoint presentation. For the third part
of the action plan, develop a 10-question survey that could be used to
demonstrate the success of the plan.

Conclude your action plan with a summary of the expected
results and how the manager could use them to improve training.

This action plan should contain at least 12 slides. You must
use at least two sources with one being the textbook and the other being
academic in nature from any database within the CSU Online Library. Be sure to
cite and reference sources using proper APA style.

Here are some general guidelines to follow when preparing
your PowerPoint presentation.

Design your presentation with the back of the room in mind.
It is important that everyone can easily see and read the content.

Select a professional-looking slide design appropriate for
the presentation and audience. White text on a dark background is the easiest
for the audience to see.

Use a large font size.

Use color and graphics when appropriate. Illustrations
should relate to the content being discussed. Be creative.

Follow the 6 x 6 rule (i.e., use no more than six lines per
slide and no more than six words per line).

Utilize the speaker notes function to add your talking
points.

Bullet points work best on the slides.

Add slide transitions to enhance the audience’s experience.

Additionally, you may click here to view a tutorial created
by the Writing Center, which provides tips on developing good PowerPoint
presentations.

Unit VIII
Homework

The Future of Training PowerPoint Presentation

As powerful as technology has become in the everyday work
environment, we must now question where the technology is taking us.
Additionally, what does the future hold for technology and analyzing data?

In this assignment, you will address these questions by
developing a PowerPoint presentation that includes supporting data.

At a minimum, the following components should be included in
your presentation: four slides that examine the evolution of technology in
training, four slides that examine the future of technological advancements
that support successful training efforts, and four slides that summarize how
technology contributes to producing training needs analysis.

The presentation should consist of at least 14 slides; there
should be 12 slides of content as well as a title slide and a reference slide.
You must use at least two sources, with one being the textbook and the other
being academic in nature from any database within the CSU Online Library. Be
sure to cite any sources used on the reference slide with proper APA style.