Students examine the educational activities provided by organizations to enhance the current performance of individuals or groups of employees and instil a commitment to continuous improvement and advancement. They study how organizations can become more adaptive by learning from their experiences and reacting more quickly to environmental change. Topics include organization learning; training and development; learning and motivation; needs analysis; training design, methods, and delivery; transfer of training; training evaluation; and cost and benefits of training programs. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but HRMN 2821 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HRMN 4840, HRMN 4841.
Students examine the educational activities provided by organizations to enhance the current performance of individuals or groups of employees and instil a commitment to continuous improvement and advancement. They study how organizations can become more adaptive by learning from their experiences and reacting more quickly to environmental change. Topics include organization learning; training and development; learning and motivation; needs analysis; training design, methods, and delivery; transfer of training; training evaluation; and cost and benefits of training programs. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but HRMN 2821 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of HRMN 4840, HRMN 4841.
