General Information: · This assessment can be opened multiple times, but can only be submitted once. · You may print this assessment to mark your answers prior to entering them online, or you may enter your answers directly online. Periods of inactivity will cause your assessment to time out resulting in an unwanted submission. · Be sure to save each answer as you complete the question in order to avoid losing any work. · For any questions pertaining to the grading of your assessment, please refer to the CSU Grading Rubric found at the Academic Policies link on your Course Menu. · For a description of the various types of questions you may encounter in an assessment, · Credible reference materials, including your course textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment. · If you have questions regarding the credibility of your reference, please contact your professor. · APA Information · In-text and reference citations are required for all written responses. · REQUIRED FOR UPLOADED ASSIGNMENTS ONLY: title page, margins, header, double spacing, and hanging indentation · For questions concerning APA formatting, please refer to the APA Guidelines found at the Student Resources link on your Course Menu. Course Textbook Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Assessment I Question 1 In your own words, describe the forces that affect workplace and learning. Use an example of these forces not found in your textbook. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Question 2 Discuss the steps involved in the training design process. Think of a training course you have experienced, describe the training, and give examples of how you think the design process was used throughout the training. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Question 3 The American Society for Training and Development’s 2004 Competency Model describes “what it takes for an individual to be successful in the training and development field.” Summarize the model in terms of defining “what it takes.” Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Question 4 Explain the four business strategies, what each one emphasizes, how they are achieved, and their key issues and training implications. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are r.

1. General Information:
· This assessment can be opened multiple times, but can only be
submitted once.
· You may print this assessment to mark your answers prior to
entering them online, or you may enter your answers directly
online. Periods of inactivity will cause your assessment to time
out resulting in an unwanted submission.
· Be sure to save each answer as you complete the question in
order to avoid losing any work.
· For any questions pertaining to the grading of your
assessment, please refer to the CSU Grading Rubric found at the
Academic Policies link on your Course Menu.
· For a description of the various types of questions you may
encounter in an assessment,
· Credible reference materials, including your course
textbook(s), may be used to complete the assessment.
· If you have questions regarding the credibility of your
reference, please contact your professor.
· APA Information
· In-text and reference citations are required for all written
responses.
· REQUIRED FOR UPLOADED ASSIGNMENTS ONLY: title
page, margins, header, double spacing, and hanging indentation
· For questions concerning APA formatting, please refer to the
APA Guidelines found at the Student Resources link on your
Course Menu.
Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment I
Question 1

2. In your own words, describe the forces that affect workplace
and learning. Use an example of these forces not found in your
textbook.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 2
Discuss the steps involved in the training design process. Think
of a training course you have experienced, describe the training,
and give examples of how you think the design process was
used throughout the training.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 3
The American Society for Training and Development’s 2004
Competency Model describes “what it takes for an individual to
be successful in the training and development field.” Summarize
the model in terms of defining “what it takes.”
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 4
Explain the four business strategies, what each one emphasizes,
how they are achieved, and their key issues and training
implications.

3. Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 5
Explain the organizational characteristics that influence
training. Explain which of these characteristics you think is the
most important, and why.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment 2
Question 1
1. You are the training manager for your organization and must
consider whether to create training in house or purchase training
from a vendor. Describe the considerations you must take into
account for both decisions.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 2
2. Explain why needs assessment is necessary, and who should
participate in the process.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are

4. required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 3
3. Using your own words, summarize the process for learner
analysis.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 4
4. You have just been assigned as your organization’s training
manager and must conduct a new needs assessment for a new
project. Describe the method you would use.
Your response should be at least 300 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment 3
Question 1
1. Describe the learning condition you think is most necessary
for learning to occur. Use specific examples to support your
answer.

5. Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations
Question 2
2. Compare and contrast two learning theories. Which one do
you believe is most effective? Why?
Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 3
3. Explain how practice helps learning. Give examples of how
this has helped you.
Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 4
4. Explain a lesson plan. Describe the different types of
information found in a detailed lesson plan. In your discussion,
include a design document and its usefulness.
Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.

6. Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment 4
Question 1
1. Explain the concept of knowledge management and its
importance within Human Resources.
Your response should be at least 75 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 2
2. Discuss why it is important to evaluate training. Which
evaluation is more important, summative or formative? Explain
why you chose that evaluation type, using specific examples to
support your answer.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 3
3. Based on the article by Zemke regarding Peter Senge and
learning organizations, do you believe learning organizations
can be achieved? Explain why, or why not. Of the five
disciplines outlined by Senge, which do you think is most
important in creating a learning organization? Explain why you
chose that discipline.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include
an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to

7. use at least your textbook/required reading as source material
for your response. You must also use one outside source. All
sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying
citations.
Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment 5
Question 1
1. Define action learning, and describe how it can aid in team
building.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are
required to use at least your textbook as source material for
your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must
be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have
accompanying citations.
Question 2
1. Technology and social media (LMS, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
are constantly changing, and it can be difficult for organizations
to keep up and effectively use technology as a training tool.
Choose one new piece of technology (within the last five years),
and discuss the pros and cons of this technology as a learning
tool. Give a specific example of how this tool can be used
effectively to enhance effective learning.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include
an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to
use at least your textbook as source material for your response.
You must also use one outside source. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and

8. quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Course Textbook
Noe, R. A. (2010). Employee training and development. (5th
ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Assessment 6
Question 1
1. Discuss the legal issues that an HR professional should be
aware of when designing training. Discuss the cultural
dimensions that must be considered as well.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include
an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to
use at least your textbook as source material for your response.
You must also use one outside source. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations.
Question 2
2. Describe how assessment of personality, work behaviors, and
job performance are related. Explain the key aspects that HR
professionals must be aware of in each of these areas.
Your essay should be at least 500 words in length and include
an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. You are required to
use at least your textbook as source material for your response.
You must also use one outside source. All sources used,
including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and
quoted material must have accompanying citations.