Human Resource Development Report (DOC)

Human resource development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Comparison of learning styles ..............................................................................................1
1.2 Learning curve and its significance.......................................................................................2
1.3 Learning styles and theories in planning a training event ....................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Training needs of staff members...........................................................................................5
2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of training methods ............................................................6
2.3 Approach to plan a training event.........................................................................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Evaluation using suitable techniques....................................................................................9
3.2 Evaluation of a training event............................................................................................10
3.3 Reviewing the success of evaluation techniques................................................................10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Role of government in training and lifelong learning ........................................................11
4.2 Impact of competency development on public and private sectors ...................................12
4.3 Assess contemporary training initiatives ...........................................................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Human resource development is framework which helps employees to improve their
interpersonal and organisational skills. HRD encompasses various opportunities, like – employee
training, performance management, career development and succession planning; its aim is to
improving individuals, groups and organisational effectiveness through out the integrate use of
such practices. Human resources managers of an organisation also measure employees'
performance level and then evaluate them; they brings procedures and systems in line to deliver
the excepted outcomes. Its main function is revamp man power planning in order to match
individuals with jobs to optimum utilisation of available resources (Armstrong and Taylor,
2014).
HR manager of the company develops strategic plans which enhances employee
involvement in attaining business goals and objectives. The person also aligned roles and
responsibilities to people as per their competencies and knowledge so that all tasks and activities
can be done in proper manner. The present assignment is based on Sun Court that provide care
homes to people above 60+ years. To deliver better services the firm's aims is to train workforce.
On the other hand, the report will describe various learning styles and the role of learning curve.
Readers will also come about training needs of staff members at different levels.
TASK 1
1.1 Comparison of learning styles
Learning is a process which relates with continuous change in attitude and behaviour of
individuals. It is divided on the the basis of consciously as well as subconsciously learning. In
business organisations, learning helps employees to do tasks or activities in a systematic manner.
Continuous learning process assists to improve personal and professional skills of people as they
acquire more and more knowledge. In this relation, to train its employees Sun Court Ltd., has
acquired various learning styles which are described as under: -
STYLES DESCRIPTION
PRAGMATISTS The learning style stated that some learners are always willing to acquire
new things. They wants to grab new opportunities so as to enhance their
learning experience. In addition pragmatic leaders also emphasis on boost
up their skills as to perform better at workplace.
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ACTIVISTS Such learners prefer to learn new things or concepts without any
involvement of other persons. At the time of emergences, these employees
acts a saviour of the company by taking initiative or fast decisions in order
to control the situation. Activists learners become so prompt towards their
work as they are known as they pillar of the company (Avey and et. al.,
2011).
THEORISTS:- These people gives most of their time in thinking, examining and
measuring the data and information which is gathered from various
sources. It helps management to reach at a logical conclusion, as such
learners tries to evaluate each and everything and determine the actual
situation so as to take imperative decisions. Their decisions are not made
by just guesses instead the employees here tries to become perfectionists
as their decisions are made on theories and logics
REFLECTORS:- At last, reflector learners doesn't participate willingly in group activities
within organisations. Basically, they are known as the back bencher of the
company who discover all aspects from behind do not prefer to come in
front. Before making any decision, they thinks a lot (Ployhart and
Moliterno, 2011).
1.2 Learning curve and its significance
Learning curve is used as the tool which aids in measuring the capabilities of staff
members for execution of any working activities in an effective manner. It represents the scale of
progress of employees in order to acquire their competencies and knowledge. Along with this,
learning curve is a graphical representation which states regular improvements in progress of
staff member that is raised as per experience. Human resource managers follow the curve in
order to attain excellence and efficiency within business environment (Bloom and Van Reenen,
2011). In this manner, Sun Court Ltd., sets new and innovative techniques as employees' can
easily face new challenges.
Furthermore, learning curve assists staff members to emphasis on identify their hidden
skills as well as adding value to make successful career path for themselves. In addition, it also
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