ASSIGNMENT:INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT – ETD 711SDUE DATE:8 April 2022Marks:100
Question 1
We ended difficult times and entered a new year which seems promising fortheeducation, training and development (ETD) industry. As an expert in ETD, reflect on 2020/2021 and predict what could happen in 2022, in this field,inyourorganisation. If you are not employed, consult a local organisation that you are comfortable with.(20)
Question 2
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries around the world. Discussits impact (long and short term) of the pandemic on training/skillsdevelopment in organisations.(15)
Question 3
Training and development in Namibia is regulated by three main Acts.Discuss therelevance of those acts and the structures they created to support training and development initiative in the country.(15)
Question 4
Organisationshave been investing money into training simply because of the belief that it is a goodinvestment. They also have lost money on training and that is why a lot are not budgeting for it, especially during difficult times or economic recession. When does training become a reliability to an organisation?(10)
Question 5
Make an appointment with the person responsible for T&D in your organisation. Establish the following:
a)Are there accuraterecords of T&D doneforeach employee in the organisation?(2)b)Are the records kept electronically or manually? Can the data be extractedtimeously?(2)c)Make recommendations on how your organisation can improve on the records (in the light of making strategic decisions).(8)
Question 6
One key way to ensure you have selected the right training for yoursectionis to complete a training needs analysis.
a)What are your company’s goals for the year?(3)b)What needs to change in your company to meet these goals?(5)c)What skills dothe staff need in your section?(5)d)What skills do your staff currently have?(5)
e)What knowledge gaps exist within your team?(5)
f)What training will help you close these training gaps?(5)