MGMT 3042 Week 3:

Individual Assignment #1 =
5%
Assignment Details:
The objective of this assignment is to learn and apply what is involved in a
needs analysis. The student will be required to describe the training needs
analysis process including each component and apply the process to a
business case. The student will also be required to recommend training
methods that would be effective in on the job training.

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Resources Needed:

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For this assignment you will need the following resource:
Managing Performance Through Training and Development, by Saks and

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Haccoun, Nelson Publ. 8th Ed.
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Instructions
1. Read the running case “Dirty Pools” in Chapter 1 Page 32.
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2. Using the details from the case answer the following questions using
the templates provided below:
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a. Select 5 different needs analysis sources in Table 3.4 in the text.

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Why wuld you use these sources to conduct a needs analysis in

the case study? Be specific about why you would or would not
use a particular method or source.
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b. Using Table 3.2 and Figure 3.2 determine 3 possible solutions (in
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addition to training) for the problems in the Case Study.

c. Suggest possible training methods that would be effective for
this problem.
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3. Submit the complete report, including the templates to the

Submissions Folder on or before the due date. Note – An MS Word
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version of the templates is provided in FOL.

Due:
This assignment is due on Friday at 11:59pm in Week 3. You may submit it
earlier if you wish. No late submissions will be accepted.

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 Assessment:
The grade for this assignment is 5%. You will be graded based on the following
rubric.
Note: Up to 5 marks will be deducted for errors in grammar and spelling:
Individual Assignment #1 Rubric
For all entries: The response offers new ideas for application through clear evidence of critical
thinking. The response is well supported with details that explain the student's conclusions and
with supporting facts and references. Reasoning is given.

Template 1 – Source 1: Selection is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 1 – Source 2: Selection is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 1 – Source 4: Selection is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1
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Template 1 – Source 5: Selection is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 2 – Solution 1: Solution is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 2 – Solution 2: Solution is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 2 – Solution 3: Solution is appropriate for the Case 5 3 1

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Template 2 – Training Methods: Methods selected are appropriate 5 3 1

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Total (out of 45) 45

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 Template 1 – Table 4.4 Needs Analysis Sources
Source Reasoning
Source #1 Detail why you feel this source would be
effective in your needs analysis

Source #2 Detail why you feel this source would be

effective in your needs analysis

Source #3 Detail why you feel this source would be

effective in your needs analysis

Source #4 Detail why you feel this source would be

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Source #5 Detail why you feel this source would be
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Template 2 – Figure 4.2 Possible Solutions for Performance
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Problems
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Possible Solutions Reasoning

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(excluding training)
Solution 1 Explain why you think this would be a
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Solution 2 Explain why you think this would be a

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good solution

Solution 3 Explain why you think this would be a

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good solution
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TRAINING is needed Suggest training methods you think would

be effective

A MS Word version of these templates can be found in the content

section of FOL

Fanshawe’s Academic Integrity Policy applies to this assignment. Cite all of your sources
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