Human Resource Development(HRD) Assignment

HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK1.............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Comparison of different learning styles...........................................................................1
1.2 Role of learning curve and significance of transferring learning.....................................2
1.3 Contribution of learning styles and theories to plan and design a learning event............4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Comparison of training needs for staff at different levels in an organization .................5
2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of training methods used in an organization..................6
2.3 Systematic approach for training and development.........................................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Preparation of evaluation of training event......................................................................7
3.2 Evaluation of training programs.......................................................................................8
3.3 Analysis of success of methods of evaluation..................................................................9
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
4.1Role of government in providing training and development within UK...........................9
4.2 Need of competency development has impacted on public and private sector..............10
4.3 Assessing how contemporary training initiated which is introduced by the UK
government...........................................................................................................................11
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Human resource development is considered as important activity related to the increasing
the competencies and skills of individuals in organization. Learning styles are considered to be
important for each and every individual in organization where it is considered as a direct way of
enhancing one's existing knowledge with some improved and present acquaintances (Naff,
Riccucci and Freyss, 2013). In this scenario, analysis of the HSBC is done which is a financial
organization operating in UK and order to retain the employees it will provide training to the
employees. Various training methods are discussed in this report which describes the
requirement of training of the employees in banking sector.
TASK1
1.1 Comparison of different learning styles
Learning styles are considered to be important for each and every individual in
organization where it is considered as a direct way of enhancing one's existing knowledge with
some improved and present acquaintances. Research has clearly defined that each person prefers
different style of learning which is considered as beneficial to enhance knowledge and skills at
workplace. In the present case, HSBC aims at increasing competencies and knowledge of their
employees by providing opportunities for both; on the job and off the job training (Storey, 2014).
There are some important learning styles analysed which help the organizations in identifying
ways through which employees have been provided with learning. There are some there exists
varied styles of learning that are basically to assists the individuals in obtaining a pertinent set of
knowledge in their own way. VARK Model is used to define different learning styles developed
by Neil Fleming is mentioned above.
 Visual: It is the most important style of learning which is suitable for those individuals
who usually learn through analysing the pictures, images, diagrams and mind maps. In
HSBC, this learning style in used to provide training to all the staff members equally
through visual demonstration of things as it is helpful in acquiring quick learning
(Aswathappa, 2013).
 Auditory: In this style of learning, individuals are evident to learn the things either by
listningor discoursing in a much faster way (7 Major Learning Styles, 2017). In respect to
this, HSBC can also arrange their training and development sessions by using some
specific methods like lectures, seminars, group discussion and meetings, etc.
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 Read and write: Most effective form of learning in which individuals usually prefers to
gain knowledge and learning through repetitively reading the books and lectures notes
(Ng, 2017). In the present context, HSBC can also refer providing various recording tools
to such employees at the time of providing training.
 Kinaesthetic: Suitable for those individuals who are able to gain knowledge by facing
challenges and attempting practical task. In training and development sessions, HSBC
can hereby refer to arrange case studies and role plays to train and develop such type of
individuals.
For the comparison, Kolb's learning model has also been used to demonstrate styles of
learning which are used in HSBC.
 Convergent style: This style is suitable for those individuals in organization who are
proposed to gain knowledge through practical application of things and performing
challenging task.
 Diverges learning style: HSBC can also use this style of learning to provide training to
those individuals who are supposed to gain knowledge through observation and research.
They can also use the method of brainstorming to provide the learning to the people
(Mathis and Jackson 2011).
 Accommodators: This method of learning is applicable for those individuals who are
able to learn through practical approach. With theoretical understanding, HSBC also
needs to arrange practical training sessions for its employees so that they will achieve the
knowledge effectively and efficiently.
 Assimilation: It is the style of learning in which individuals in organisation will learn
through proper scheduling of information in a logical order. Through proper observation,
individuals can easily achieve experience.
1.2 Role of learning curve and significance of transferring learning
Learning curve also analysed important as it demonstrates the growth and development in
learning of an individual with the mathematical interpretation of data and track the performance
of employees. It is considered as important for those individual to attain the required set of
learning set of skills and knowledge to accomplish the task effectively at workplace. In present
context, HSBC is global financial organization which aims at increasing the skills of its
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