Title: Discovering Organizational Learning

1. Introduction

            a. A case of a Chinese factory is provided

            b. Goals of the organization, including on human resources, are stated.

2. My Learning Styles

            a. A discussion of my learning styles based on Kolb model

3. Learning Organization

a. For your organization, rate every item on the Learning Culture Index from 1-5. In this context, discuss how the organization does/does not meet every of those items. Based on this analysis, does the organization have a culture of learning? How may having or not having a learning culture impact your work with them/the organization?

4. Learning Motivation

a. Use the Model of Training Effectiveness. Based on this model, describe how the job attitudes and self-efficacy of the workers of this organization will impact the learning in addition to retention that will take place

5. Needs Analysis and Training Recommendation: Complete a training needs analysis to increase profits by 25 percent in the next 3 years:

A. Which techniques would you use if you were to really perform a need analysis?

B. Step I: Describe the concern

C. Step 2: Describe the importance

D. Step 3: Indicate stakeholders you would consult and why?

E. Step 4:

a) Where is training required in the organization?

b) Which jobs would you target for training? Why?

c) Describe the current gaps between desired and actual performance?

6. Consider your analysis above. Based on it, what categories of training and audience would you recommend to the CEO of your organization? How would it increase profits?

7. References

8. Appendices

Appendix I: The Model of Training Effectiveness

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