QUESTION 3
You are the Human Resource Development manager at a large manufacturing company
in Windhoek. You have noticed that the administration of training and development in
the organisation needs some improvement.
• Training and development records are kept manually in Gloria's office in a filing
cabinet. Gloria is the Finance Manager.
o There is no method of planning for training and development expenses. Gloria
confirmed that training and development invoices are sent to her by email for
processing and payment. There is no records for the amount that has been spent
on training.
o The training and development facilities (namely the boardroom) are not up to
standard. The facility is too small to train a group of students, and the layout and
shape of the room is of such a nature that presentation media is inaudible and
invisible to the students.
Questions
3.1 A computerised system is long overdue for this manufacturing company, as can
be concluded from the scenario. Explain to management the aspects that need to
be investigated when determining the need for such a system.
(8)
3.2 Discuss budgeting as a financial control instrument.
(10)
3.3 Using a practical example, explain how the cost-effectiveness of training and
development can be determined.
[5]
QUESTION 4
4.1 As a trainer/facilitator you should be sensitive towards your participants learning
styles. Demonstrate your understanding of the four personality learning styles.
(8)
4.2 Training needs are found at various levels/organizations and can be divided into
macro, meso and micro level. Discuss the differences of these levels.
[6]
4.3 Explain with examples the following types of student needs.
a) Comparative needs
(2)
b) Normative needs
(2)
c) Anticipated needs
(2)
d) Critical incident needs
(2)
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