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HRD Challenges: Employee Engagement, Role of HRD, Effective Training

   

Added on  2019-10-09

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Werner, J. & DeSimone, R. (2017).Human Resource Development: Talent Development. 7th edition. Cengage: USA.ISBN-10: 1305576640.ISBN-13: 9781305576643 .Assessment item 1The Greatest HRD ChallengeValue:20%Length:1250 words (+/- 10%)Submission method optionsAlternative submission methodTaskThis assessment task has the following four (4) parts that students are required to complete:1/Using the Interact2Blog, make a short article review posting (250 words) including atleast 3 journal artice references on the following topics:a. Employee engagementb. Role of HRDc. Effective training and developmentThis initial research and posting will give you an opportunity to start thinking about the topic and expressing your views. We will then discuss your postings together during face to face session in week 2 & 3.2/Submit your 1,250 word answer (plus a cover page and reference list) to the below two topic questions through Turnitin as a Microsoft Word file (deadline: Midnight VIC time on Tuesday March 21st). Please don't forget to support your viewsusing relevant research.

TOPIC QUESTIONS (you need to please answer both of the two (2) topic questions below)One: Which of the below is/was the greatest challenge to effectively developing people (human resources) within an organisation where you have some current/previous employment experience, and why?a) Having the right talent available to developb) High employee turnover or lack of employee engagement or employee commitment to developmentc) Lack of organisational commitment to or support of human resource developmentd) Lack of human resource department expertise or lack of HR personnel to effectively plan and support the development of employeesandTwo: To what degree is the human resource function responsible for the greatest challenge you identified above in question one, and what proactive or reactive steps can and should human resource professionals take to prevent or alleviate that challenge?3/Please completely read at least three other students' article review postings on theInteract2 Blog. Completing this step willprovide you with a chance to share your ideas with other students, and will also provide a topic and academic learning experience for you. Note though that you will only be assessed on your Turnitin submission. i.e. only part 2 of this assessment task will be assessed.Important Notes:*Please attend the classes from week 1from the lecturer which overviews the assessment task and the marking criteria.* Please remember to support your views using relevant research including that from quality practice-based sources, peer reviewed journal articles, and subject sources such as the prescribed text and/or the online topic modules.* This is an open assessment and your answer can be read by other students, so if you are including your current employer organisation in your answer as an example, then please use a pseudonym (e.g. ABC bank) rather than identify your current employer organisation by name.* You are expected to write in the third person. (E.g. The author’s view is that ... The author’s experience is that ... The author’s research indicates that ... etc...)* Please note that the required word count excludes your cover page and your APA style reference list. Note that a CSU referencing tool to help you is available at:https://apps.csu.edu.au/reftool/apa-6* Please stay within 10% below to 10% above the word count (e.g. 1,125 to 1,375 words for this 1,250 word requirement) to avoid receiving a marking penalty.* Please read all other sections below before commencing work on this assessment.RationaleThis assessment is designed to encourage you to reflect on your own organisational experience and context, the challenges to human resource developers, and the role

and responsibilities of HR professionals in the people development process.The assessment allows you an opportunity to demonstrate your critical thinking, research, and written communication skills.This assessment task covers focuses on weeks 1-2 and has been designed to ensure that you are engaging with the subject content and concepts, including your ability to reflect on the HRD context, and the role of the HR manager has in this.The assessment ties into key learning outcomes including your ability to be able to evaluate individual and organisational human resource development needs.Marking criteria

Presentation* Your work should include appropriate section headings, however visuals are NOT required for this first assessment.* Please only submit a MS Word file for assessment (no PDF files please).* Please don’t forget to include a cover page and a reference list (in APA style) whensubmitting your file through Turnitin.RequirementsRequirements are covered in the 'Task' section above, including in 'Important Notes'.Assessment item 2Needs Analysis ReportLength:2000 words (+/- 10%)Submission method optionsAlternative submission methodTaskYou are required to select an organisation and complete a simulated needs analysis of a particular group of staff or workplace within that organisation. Your needs analysis should focus on identifying which particular knowledge or capabilities need to be acquired or developed for the members of that group or workplace, in order for them to be able to perform effectively in their roles, and thus meet organisational objectives. The knowledge or capability that you select must broadly match with oneof the week 9 to 14 subject topics listed below.Topics:Your needs analysis knowledge or capability needs to fit broadly within one (1) of these week 9-14 subject topic areas:* Technology and/or Technical Skills* Onboarding, Socialisation and/or Wellness* Performance Management and/or Career Development* Leadership Development* DiversityREPORT HEADINGS / RECOMMENDED SECTION LENGTHSWhen writing up your needs analysis report, you need to address the following headings as clear and distinct sections:Table of Contents(not included in word count)Introduction(about 100 of 2000 words)-brieflysummarise what this needs analysis report will cover.Organisation(about 100 of 2000 words)- provide somebriefinformation about the organisation you have chosen, why you chose this organisation, and your connection to this organisation.

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