Question 1:

"It is believed that training helps people to acquire the necessary skills to perform their jobs satisfactorily".

(a) Briefly describe the different stages of a Training Needs Analysis.
(b) As an HRD consultant, you are requested to advise on the appropriate training techniques that can be adopted to transfer training to employees to ensure an effective training.

Question 2:

(a) ‘Career development benefits both employees and the organisation'. Analyse at least five factors necessary for a successful career development and growth for individuals in an organisation.

(b) As an Human Resource Manager, discuss how you can avoid the problem of career plateau within your organisation.

Question 3:

Managers are often asked to serve as trainers. Although they are experienced in the materials, sometimes they are novices when they come to understand how people learn. With reference to appropriate learning theory, describe and explain what you think the managers should know about learning.