Human Resource Development Report: Learning Styles and Competency

This report delves into the multifaceted aspects of human resource development (HRD), examining the significance of learning styles, learning curves, and the transfer of learning within organizations. It provides a comparative analysis of different learning styles, including activist, theorist, pragmatist, and reflector, and their implications for training and development programs. The report emphasizes the importance of understanding learning curves in assessing individual and organizational progress. It then explores the government's role in promoting training, lifelong learning, and development initiatives. Furthermore, the report discusses the impact of the competency movement on both public and private sectors, particularly within the context of competitive environments and globalization. The assignment highlights strategies for addressing learning disabilities and concludes with a reflection on the acquired knowledge and its practical applications for personal and professional growth.

Human Resource
Development

INTRODUCTION
Development of human resources is very important for enterprise as this can assist firm in
developing talented as well as skilled workforce. Human is the significant resource that has high
potential to assist business entity in achieving their goals and objectives.
Human resource development is defines as the structure that are designed in order to support
employees to develop personal and professional skills and knowledge. It is the significant part of
Human resource management that particularly deals with training as well as development of
workers in an enterprise. Human resource development intends to provide various career and
learning opportunities to employees. Its objective is to provide guidance to individual so that
person can strengthen and increase their knowledge, skills and abilities. There are various forms
in which learning can be facilitated such as on the job training, online coaching, reading text
books and newspaper etc.
The assignment has focus on assessing the importance of learning curve and transferring
the same to organization so that tasks can be achieved. It will also have emphasizes on analyzing
the various method and significance of learning. The project will highlight the government's role
in learning in the organization.
TASK 1
1.1 Giving comparison of various styles of learning
Due to high level of competition, Sun Court limited is required to develop effective
strategies and policies. Competitive environment has created major challenge for its workforce.
Workers are needed to develop their own career path through the training and development
program me or procedure facilitated by Sun court Ltd.
Each an every individual have different leaning style. There are many learning styles that can be
adopted by person, some learning method are correspondent to particular situation or
circumstances. It is very essential for person to develop the understanding about the learning
style. Behavior and institute are the two major factors that have great influence on learning
technique adopted by individual. There are basically 4 learning styles these are:
Activist-These type of learning method is adopted by those employees whose believe in gaining
practical experience by conducting various activities. Such person able to gain lot of experience
within short period. In dynamic and rapid changing environment and increasing experience
requirement these people engage them various activities and taking wider responsibilities.
Activist learners are able to perform task but they are less skillful and competent.
Theorist- This method or learning style are adopted by those people who want to become expert.
Employees those who use this learning pattern are generally perfectionist and this technique has
enabled them to make effective and suitable decisions. Such type of people gives priority to

logical theories before making any decisions. Determination made by them is not based on their
previous learning or experience. They conduct research and their decisions are based on rational
findings on present scenario.
Pragmatists- People with this learning style are practical in nature and takes initiatives to explore
as well as capture various learning opportunities. Their decisions are generally based on their
learning experience. Such types of learners have high potential and ability to take big
responsibilities and adopt various skills accordingly. These people are easily adaptable to
changing as well as challenging environment. Sun court Ltd firm required to hire such type of
learner as they take less time as compared to other in adjusting in new environment.
Reflectors-Employees or person only take initiative to explore opportunities. They are least
interested in participating in various activities in organization. These types of learner believe in
deep thinking and are categorized among the slow learner. Reflector takes time to develop the
understanding about particular situation. Such type of people generally consume lot of time in
analyzing the information and considering thoroughly about particular fact. These employees
have low decisions making power (Gallo and et.al., 2014)
1.2 Discussing learning curve and importance of transferring learning to the organization
This curve is defines as a pictorial representation that represents the time based on
learning process and the level of knowledge gained by the procedure. Steep learning curve
indicates that individual is trying to gain lot of knowledge in short time span. It can be used for
evaluating workers ability to produce effective outcome by completing particular task. By
developing the understanding about different learning styles the human resource manager in Sun
Court Ltd. Would able to plan for suitable training and development program me. It can be used
by Personal manager in Sun Court Company for plotting the information that are to be covered in
during particular learning period.
Transfer learning can be defined as an significant aspects in terms of workplace learning
due to practical attributes that are required to be learned in organization .Effective learning
transfer helps individual in enhancing their skills and learning various techniques to solves
business problems. This method can be very beneficial for the person for fulfilling their roles and
duties in systematic manner. Transfer of knowledge enables learner to enhance their knowledge
and learn from other person mistakes. It also allows person to gain practical experience and
increasing their working efficiency. Transfer learning provides individual an opportunity to
realize the things taught to them in training program and apply such learning in their practical
life. It also provides workers a chance to promote transfer learning and identify the skills as well
as knowledge required to become expert in particular field. This activity enables employees to
develop their own career path. Transfer provides person a way to increase their learning capacity
and enable them to become more competitive. This procedure provides manager in Sun court
organization to identify the best possible options for delegating responsibility and authority
(Estampe and et.al., 2013.)

1.3 Explaining contribution of styles of learning and various theories when planning event
The theories of learning and styles provide conceptual structure that assist individual in
order to accomplish their learning objectives. The selection of learning style is based on the
workers preferences and the way organization wants their employees to adapt to quick changes.
It is very essential for business entity to analyze learning styles as well as theories before
conducting training and learning styles development of program me. As this will allow
individual to cater the expectations of company. Learning theories and styles provide firm with
different ways to transfer the knowledge and skills. It also allows individual a chance to enhance
their knowledge .it is very significant for business entity to select relevant learning style as one
single pattern may not be suitable for every training and development program me. Sun Cart Ltd.
Can use combinations of learning styles to transfer knowledge to workers. Selection of learning
pattern dependents on learning event. Designing of the training program me is facilitated after
the selection of particular combination of learning combination. Learning theories provide
human resource manager support in order to identify suitable and effective learning style
according to the training needs by employees. The learning requirement can be determine by
observing their behavior and then planning for learning events. It offers various learning styles
that can be adopted by person according to their attitude and attitude. The perfect assessment of
learning theories as well as theories are required to be executed before planning for training and
development. This is based on cultural aspect and adaptability possibilities by workers. The
implementation of these theories as well as styles is dependent on the adaptation of work quality
of workers in business entity. The learning style selected by manager is required to be matched
with the demand of enterprise. So the capabilities and abilities of employees will get increased. It
will assist firm in achieving their business goals and objectives (Alfes and et.al., 2013)
M1 Identifying and applying strategies in order to identify appropriate solutions
The learning disability is the major problem that can be suffered by individual when
developing specific ability or capabilities. This problem can be faced by person during writing a
letter. It can also be intervene with higher abilities like skills that are required to perform
particular task in an organization. The person may face difficulty in making plans, long or short
term memory.
The various strategies that can be adopted by individual for overcoming learning
problems are the person is required to break learning into small steps. It is essential for
individual to identify the root cause of the learning issue. The obtaining feedback, guidance,
support from family and friends can help person in recognizing the cause of problem. This
activity will also aid them in analyzing the suitable as well as appropriate solution to the specific
learning issue.
D1 Justifying valid conclusion
I have gained the knowledge about different learning style which I will use for
enhancing my knowledge and development of various abilities. I have learned various techniques
and strategies that I can utilize for overcoming my learning problems. I have realized the

importance of continuous learning and I have planned to adopt this behavior. As this activity will
help me in developing several competencies in me. I can develop various skills as this will assist
me in improving my performance at workplace. Due to the several techniques suggested I have
able to recognize my learning problems. With the support of my family and friends I have
successfully overcome various learning issues.
TASK 4
4.1 Discussing government's role in training, lifelong learning and development in organization
Government in essential role in development and training programs in enterprise. It also
assists private organization in facilitating training and development program me for their
workforce. Legal authority in UK involves themselves in organizing as well as arranging for
training events for enterprise and provide business entity, expert trainers that can support
employees in Sun cart ltd to enhance their knowledge and develop skills. The objective of the
government behind organizing such event is to provide each individual an opportunity to reach at
minimum standard level. Sun Cart Ltd Company is dealing in big industries, it requires
government support in order to conduct apprenticeship program for their workforce. This event
will assist those employers who seeks or wants apprentice to their organization.
Lifelong learning is a major issue providing learning and educating employees and
allowing them to improve their skills. Government encourage employers to make investment in
development of workers. The legal authority intends to increase the participation of employer
and employees in learning, training and development. It is accountable for professional
development of people working in community. The lifelong learning is essential as it assists
individual in improving their performance and participation at workplace. The legal authority in
UK is required to have emphasized on internal development and to ensure that the capabilities
and skills of workers match with the market requirement and demand.
4.2 Discussing Competency movement impact on private and public sector
There is increase in intensity and level of competition. This situation has arises due to
advancement in technology and increase in demand. Globalization is another factor that ha
Great effect on the competition in the market. Competition has both positive and negative effect
on the growth and routine activities of firm. Organization are adopting effective techniques,
procedures, plans and policies in order to gain competitive advantage. These activities assist
business entity in improving as well as maintaining their performance. Enterprise now have
focus on developing and using resources for increasing their capabilities in order to deal with
stiff competition and giving proper to response to changing dynamic environment. As sun Court
limited is a small medium enterprise dealing in health care industry. The objective of business
unit is to provide effective care to old age people. Human resource manager in firm has planned
to organize training and development programmer for their employees in order to assist them in
providing quality services to their client. Sun court limited has adopted unique strategy and has

decided to emphasize on quality of services. This activity has enabled firm in gaining
competitive advantage. Company’s core competencies of the business entity is its employees that
has helped enterprise in achieving success and in return it firms has established objectives to
provide high rate of return to its stakeholders. Business entity has adopted advanced technology
to increase working efficiency, improving quality of services and delivering quick services to its
client. Through combination of services or innovation, organization can win over its competitors.
Market diversification is the another method which will aid Sun Court ltd. In minimizing the
effect of completion on their success and growth.
4.3 Determining contemporary training initiatives contribute to Human resource for organization
Human resource management is the significant aspects which is essential in development
of most significant resource of organization that contributes towards development of business.
UK government has taken initiatives to develop such human resource. There are many training
and development methods as well as procedures has been provided by legal authority. Various
training camps and events has been facilitated by government, which has provided employees an
opportunity to develop various skills and enhance their knowledge. The main objective of legal
authority behind training program me is to reduce the employment rate, reducing poverty,
attaining stable position and economic development of the country. Organizations are adopting
these training methods improving working efficiency, increasing sustainability and fostering
growth. Sun court has adopted these methods in order to provide various career opportunities to
its employees and assisting them in developing various skills so that they could provide
professional services to its clients (Payne and Isaacs,2017)
TASK 2
2.1 Examination the training and development need for employees at different levels of
management.
It is very essential for human resource manager before planning as well as developing
training and development programs, to analyses the need of training by employees working at
the various levels of the organization. In firm, single training event cannot meet the needs of
workers having varied roles to play at workplace. Hence, it is very important for personal
manager to identify the need of training by individual employee. These training requirement can
be determined or analyzed on the basis of workers performance. There are some common or
elementary training requirements which are derived from enterprise goals as well as objectives.
When assessing the training need, it is significant for human resource manager to consider the
various skills related to the assigned role of specific employees that are to be developed through
training. The other important factor that are to be considered by personal manager are the task
allotted to worker. As this training program me aims at assisting individual in performing their
task in effective and systematic manner. The existing skill set of the employees also have great
effect on the content of the training event.

New workers those who are graduated as does not have working experience and joined
the Sun Court company, such candidates require basic training which include the details about
their work as well as responsibility in organization. Hence, the training is organized for these
employees in order to make them familiar with companies’ policies, norms and the best practices
that are to be followed at workplace. As these candidates are fresher and as such do not have any
practical experience of interacting with customers, they are required to be provided with
personality development training. These training program me will assist them in developing soft
skills as well as enhancing of the communication skills and maintaining positive body language.
The objective of this training event is to assist employees and making them capable for
delivering professional services to customers. If in case the role of worker in enterprise involve
technical or operational activities (Payne and Isaacs, 2017)
2.2 Discussing merits and demerits of training methods in organization
Business implements its own strategies and techniques of providing training to
employees. The training methods which are applied in the practice has merits and demerits as
they are required in designing an event. Among them, on the job training is commonly used and
applied in company. The main advantage of this method is that employees are impartd training
under the experienced staff and as such, training is effectively achieved with much ease. This
help workers to gain ample of confidence as he does not have to go outside for training purpose.
The senior staff directs employees to do task and as such, errors and mistakes are immediately
pointed out which help to improve upon work then and thereon with much ease. Furthermore, on
the job training method is cost effective for the company as work is accomplished according to
the needs of it in the best possible way. The disadvantage of this method is that training cannot
be imparted to employees without having adequate planning and as such, one cannot merely pass
training to workers without proper planning. Company uses this method as it saves money up to
great extent. But this is not helpful for employees as they cannot grasp things in one single shot.
They require time which is not achieved by application of this method. (Drewelies, Wagner,
Tesch-Römer, Heckhausen and Gerstorf, 2017)
Occupational transformation task means that employees are transferred from one job to
another so that they may get more flexibility quite effectively. This means that employees are
allocated different job while he has acquired skills of previous job. This is helpful for company
as employees are trained for various jobs without incurring additional expenditures for training
purpose.
Coaching method- It is a method which is face to face training with instructor and employee.
The method help to identify loopholes in the productivity of employees and then necessary
measures are taken to initiate improvements so that they may be trained with much ease. For
instance, work shops, training camps can be organized.
The main advantage of this training method is that personal development of workers is
accomplish with much ease. Coaches imparts personal and professional goals in effective way so
that employees can be trained quite easily. It is also helpful in assessing and providing value of

organization which is then communicated to various stakeholders. As such, it is quite effective
way of imparting training to workers.
Main disadvantage is that it cannot be matched with planned result with actual one.
Mentoring- Main aim of mentoring know-how is to impart knowledge and positive behavior in
worker. Mentoring technique include engagement of workers and managers as well. This method
is quite effective as it helps to share content with various persons who are employed in the
organization. Career goals also can be easily attained by the employees.
Lectures and Conferences- These are traditional methods of imparting training to employees.
The lectures and conferences are being given to large audience and as such, they are able to
grasp the content shared by the speaker and thus, they are trained quite effectively. Verbal
presentation is done.
2.3 Adopting hierarchical approach in order to plan for training program
Training Need Analysis: This stage is primary one in training and development. There are 30
new employees in the field of software developing would be traiend which are just pass out from
the college and have no experience. In simple words, they are freshers and need to be trained for
accomplishing work (George, Haas and Pentland, 2014).
The hierarchical approach or systematic approach should be adopted by organization so
that skills and abilities of employees can be enhanced in a better way. Mainly Sun Court Ltd is
benefited by this approach as it helps to demonstrate activities in the organization. Moreover, it
is a cost effective method. Different situations can be handled with much ease as systematic
approach can be followed to provide effective training to employees. Moreover, firm will be
benefited as overall productivity can be enhanced in a better way. The training program can be
evaluated on the following terms listed below:
Training LEVELS EDUCATION Advantages TIME
Team performance
activity
Interacting with leaders
and employees and build
trust in between them.
Techniques: Performing
simulation techniques and
role play technique
 Learning
 Building
interests
4th Day
6 hours
Noe sis meeting Open questions and
solutions can be
organized by the
company.
 Clarification of
concepts
 Meeting
expectations
5th Day
4 hours
Drink breaks Casual interaction among
all staff members or
 Sharing views
with one
6th Day

workers of the firm another 6 hours
Specialized training
require for it department
employees
Technical noises for
skilled worker
 Developing
abilities of
employee
 Working
patterns
7th Day
6 hours
Meal break Casual interaction
between the workers  Development
of
communication
skills
8th Day
4 hours
M2 Selecting or designing and applying appropriate methods.
There are different tools that can be utilized for providing training to employees at
workplace. Concurrent engineering is the effective training that can help employees in
developing technical abilities. This training or learning event will support worker in improving
their performance at workplace and increasing their working efficiency. This strategy or
technique can be adopted to encourage stakeholders to increase their contribution in producing
effective outcome. The another technique is decision matrix. This tool or method can be utilized
for making suitable as well as appropriate decision related to training. It can also be adopted for
identifying the appropriate need of training by workers (Gray and et.al., 2013.)
D2 Significance of Interdependence
The interdependence is important in order to live balance life. This factors also support
person in achieving success in life. Interdependence allows an individual to use their rights for
gaining various benefits. It also helps them in recognizing the need of change and increasing
competitive strength in order to live better life. Interdependence provides person an opportunity
to develop various skills, and improve their live. This factors provide individual a chance to live
their life according to their choice. It enables them to develop their image and to gain recognition
in the society (Gray and et.al., 2013)
3.1 Evaluating the effectiveness of workshop
Quantitative and quantifiable assessment method can be utilized for Evaluating effectual
of training. The different methods such as feedback from management and customer,
questionnaire are used by organization.
Feedback from management- Managers observes on the execution, betterment and contradictory
issuance of employees. This feedback will help to initiate improvement in the productivity of
employees.

Questionnaire method- This method is quite effective as it helps to collect suggestions and
feedback from clients. Thus, organization implements those in the normal course of work which
help to improve overall productivity of employees in the best possible way (Jenter and
Kanaan,2015).
3.2 Assessment of workshop by taking the representation created and compare concise
spreadsheet
Measurement of business improvement- Workshop has efficaciously succeeded the wait
line and has redeemed time of business and employees as well and helped in accelerating and
improving the services. This method help to provide quick services.
Cognition gathered- Improvement areas of employees have been gathered from various sources
such as from client as well as feedback from management through exploitation of measurement
techniques.
Measurement through Benchmark-The Sun court ltd. Has developed a lot. There is modification
in management facilities. Effective training management is able to assist worker in
raising their performance level (McGrath, 2012.)
3.3 Review of evaluation methods
The evaluation methods used above are questionnaire method and feedback from
management. It can be reviewed here that feedback from management help to initiate control
over the activities of employees and as such, actual results can be matched with planned results.
In case of deviations, necessary improvement can be implemented with much ease. Moreover,
questionnaire method help to gain advises and suggestions from clients and improvements can be
done easily as well. Thus, these evaluation methods are helpful for learning and training of
employees.
M3 Presenting and communicating suitable findings
It has been identified that evaluating the usefulness and importance of training event is
time and resource consuming procedure. The training or learning event has successfully
delivered the desired benefit or advantages to the enterprise. The development of effective as
well as appropriate evaluating criteria or system can assist human resource manager in
identifying the root cause of gap in performance. It will also help human resource management
in analyzing the suitable solution for the specific problem. This activity will also support human
resource manager in recognizing the benefits that are gained by workers and business entity
through training program. It has been concluded that training event can provide firm an
opportunity to obtain more valuable resources that can be useful for organization in order to
achieve success and foster growth (McGrath, 2012.)
D 3 Presenting convergent , lateral and creative thinking
Brainstorming is considered as a conference tool through which a group or team
members takes initiative to identify a appropriate solution for particular problem. In this

procedures team member through their creative thinking abilities takes initiative to provide
innovative ideas for business problems. Brainstorming is the procedure developed to gain
number of ideas related to specific field in which problem has occurred (McKenzie and et.al.,
2012. )
CONCLUSION
Hereby it can be concluded that various learning styles can be adopted by workers to gain
knowledge. It has been concluded from the study that the training and development program mes
assist employees in development of skills. These abilities will prove beneficial for person as well
as organization. The assignment has highlighted the various issues that can be faced by learner
during learning procedure.
The report has provided various strategies that can be used by learner for overcoming
learning problems. This plan, techniques and procedure can be used for improving learning
procedure.

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