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Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the following
LO3: To demonstrate a thorough understanding of HR Strategic planning which includes effective job analysis, recruitment, and selection strategies.
Assignment Question(s):
Part 1- Discussion Questions (4 marks):
1. Whenyougolookingforajobaftergraduation,whatsources do you expect to use? Why? (minimum words: 200, marks:2)
2. Explain the effects a learning organization may have on employees in today’s organizations. What are the HRM implications of these effects?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)
Part 2- Case Study (6 marks)
Read the case given below and answer the questions:
TechSolutions Ltd. is a mid-sized IT services company with 350 employees. Over the past year, the company noticed a decline in project efficiency and client satisfaction. Many employees lacked updated skills in cloud computing, data analytics, and modern project management tools. The HR department conducted a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and found 60% of technical staff required upskilling in cloud technologies, team leaders lacked leadership and communication skills and new employees were not receiving structured onboarding training.
To address these gaps, HR launched a Training & Development (T&D) program that included: Technical workshops on cloud platforms and data analytics, Leadership development programs for managers, A structured onboarding and mentoring system and E-learning modules for continuous learning. After six months, the company observed:
• 25% improvement in project completion time.
• Increased employee engagement scores.
• Higher client satisfaction ratings.
However, some employees complained about training overload and difficulty balancing work and learning schedules.
Questions
3.How can HR measure the effectiveness of this training program?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)
4.What strategies can HR use to reduce training overload?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)
5.If you were the HR manager, what would you improve in this T&D program?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)
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