Write a research paper in which you address the training and development functions of a selected organization, based on information you have gathered and analyzed about the organization. Training is one of the key elements that helps produce a competitive workforce. Training can help an organization communicate policies and procedures as well as educate employees on key processes related to their positions. Orientation, for example, can help introduce an organization to new employees. Training can take many forms, including classroom, online, and one-on-one mentoring. Though training budgets are often the first item to be reduced or eliminated during challenging economic conditions, leaders must look at the cost of not doing training. While training helps make an organization competitive, it can also help make sure an organization minimizes legal challenges. SHOW LESS By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.  Explain how training needs are identified. Analyze the use of resources to assist with training. Identify types of training programs. Competency 2: Prepare appropriate communication to facilitate management decision-making.  Explain how training effectiveness is measured. Analyze the value of training and development to an organization. Competency 3: Examine core functions of Human Resource Management.  Describe training methods. Competency 4: Appreciate the strategic value of HRM within a competitive global business environment.  Analyze how training and development affect the ability of an organization to attract and retain talent. To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using e-learning for training? What types of best practices should be put in place for using e-learning? Suggested Resources The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom. Library Resources The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course: Wick, C., Pollock, R., and Jefferson, A. (2015). Six disciplines of breakthrough learning: How to turn training and development into business results (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pfeiffer. Wilson, J. P. (2012). International human resource development: Learning, education and training for individuals and organizations (3rd ed.). London, GBR: Kogan. Sardar, N. K. (2010). Approaches to training and development . Delhi, India: Global Media. SHOW LESS C ...

1. Write a research paper in which you address the training and
development functions of a selected organization, based on
information you have gathered and analyzed about the
organization.
Training is one of the key elements that helps produce a
competitive workforce. Training can help an organization
communicate policies and procedures as well as educate
employees on key processes related to their positions.
Orientation, for example, can help introduce an organization to
new employees. Training can take many forms, including
classroom, online, and one-on-one mentoring. Though training
budgets are often the first item to be reduced or eliminated
during challenging economic conditions, leaders must look at
the cost of not doing training. While training helps make an
organization competitive, it can also help make sure an
organization minimizes legal challenges.
SHOW LESS
By successfully completing this assessment, you will
demonstrate your proficiency in the following course
competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business
needs.
Explain how training needs are identified.
Analyze the use of resources to assist with training.
Identify types of training programs.

2. Competency 2: Prepare appropriate communication to facilitate
management decision-making.
Explain how training effectiveness is measured.
Analyze the value of training and development to an
organization.
Competency 3: Examine core functions of Human Resource
Management.
Describe training methods.
Competency 4: Appreciate the strategic value of HRM within a
competitive global business environment.
Analyze how training and development affect the ability of an
organization to attract and retain talent.
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider
the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a
work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the
business community.

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using e-learning
for training?
What types of best practices should be put in place for using e-
learning?
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in
completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For
additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and
Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your
courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University
Library are linked directly in this course:
Wick, C., Pollock, R., and Jefferson, A. (2015).
Six disciplines of breakthrough learning: How to turn training
and development into business results
(3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pfeiffer.
Wilson, J. P. (2012).
International human resource development: Learning, education
and training for individuals and organizations
(3rd ed.). London, GBR: Kogan.
Sardar, N. K. (2010).
Approaches to training and development
. Delhi, India: Global Media.

4. SHOW LESS
Course Library Guide
A Capella University library guide has been created specifically
for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the
resources in the
BUS-FP3040 – Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Library Guide
to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided.
Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the
following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate
for educational use at the time of course publication.
Chapman, A. (2009).
Kirkpatrick's learning and training evaluation theory
. Retrieved from
http://www.businessballs.com/kirkpatricklearningevaluationmod
el.htm
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and
assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted
otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the
Capella University Bookstore
. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course
ID with the specific
–FP

5. (FlexPath) course designation.
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P. M.
(2018).
Fundamentals of human resource management
(7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Before beginning the assessment, complete the following:
Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be
where you are currently employed or a company with which you
are familiar. It
must
be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to
gather and analyze information in order to complete the
assessment. You may use the same organization for the other
assessments in this course.
If you choose the organization where you are currently
employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must
be based on facts that can be documented rather than your
personal opinion as an employee.
Research the training and development functions of your chosen
organization.
Deliverable
Based on your research into the training and development
functions of the organization you selected, write a research
paper in which you complete the following:

6. Explain how the organization identifies specific training needs.
Describe the types of training methods used within the
organization.
Analyze the organization's use of resources (internal and
external) to assist with training.
Identify the kinds of training the organization provides for
employees. Include company-wide training, such as orientation
and harassment, as well as training that is unique to this
organization, such as forklift training and ERP system training.
Explain how training effectiveness is measured.
Identify ways that talent is developed within the organization.
Is there a mentoring program? Leadership training? Educational
opportunities?
Analyze the importance of training and development to the
organization. Is it a valued service?
Analyze how the organization's value of training and
development affects its ability to attract and retain talent.
Please note:
You must address all the required elements of this assessment.
If details for any of the bulleted points are unavailable, research
the topic and present recommendations you believe would be
best for the organization, along with your supporting rationale.
Additional Requirements

7. Your submitted assessment should include a title page,
introduction, body, conclusion, and reference page.
Be sure you support your analyses with references to at least
two resources.
You should format this assessment as a research paper
following APA 6th edition guidelines for both style and citing
sources, making sure that you also use correct grammar and
mechanics.
There is no required minimum or maximum page length;
however, you should strive to be as detailed as possible in
addressing each bullet point, while also being as clear and
concise as possible