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1. BUS 375 Week 1 DQ 1 Views of Human Resource Development For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Views of Human Resource Development [CLO: 1]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. In the textbook, two main views of human resource development are examined. Discuss the similarities and differences between the views of perform ance-based and developmental HRD. Answer the questions: Which view do you believe is more relevant to your organization. Wh y? ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 1 DQ 2 Explicit, Implicit and Tacit Knowledge

2. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Explicit, Implicit and Tacit Knowledge [CLO: 1]. 1st Post Due by Da y 3. There are three types of knowledge discussed in the textbook: explicit, implicit, and tacit. Describe the three types of knowledge. Gi ve an example of each of the three types of knowledge based on your position in your organization. Which of the three types of knowledge is the most difficult for a trainer to teach? ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 1 Vroom’s Model of Expectancy Theory For more classes visit

3. www.snaptutorial.com Vroom’s Model of Expectancy Theory [CLOs: 1,2]. Due by Day 7. In a two- to three- page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), examine how Vroom’s Model of Expectancy Theory can help with staffing issues i n an organization. Include the following in your paper: 1. Describe Vroom’s Model of Expectancy Theory. 2. Describe how the model measures motivation. 3. Explain how the measure of valence can aid staffing issues in an or ganization. 4. Your paper must include in- text citations and references from at least two scholarly sources, excludi ng the textbook, and be formatted according to APA guidelines outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 2 DQ 1 Training Needs Analysis

4. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Training Needs Analysis [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Chapter th ree of the textbook describes the analysis stage of ADDIE. In this step, a training needs analysis is required. Based on the trainin g needs analysis, describe a training course that could be used for your c urrent job position. How will the training address the needs of the employees? ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 2 DQ 2 SMART Goals For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com S.M.A.R.T. Goals [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Create three S.M. A.R.T. goals that are relevant to receiving your degree from Ashford.

5. How will identifying the S.M.A.R.T. goals aid you in achieving the ul timate goal of graduation? ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 2 Performance Appraisals For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Performance Appraisals [CLO: 2]. Due by Day 7. Chapter Three of th e textbook gives a basic description of five performance appraisal instru ments. Choose one of the instruments, and write a two- to three- page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), describing the instr ument. Include the following in your paper: 1. Provide a rationale for your choice of the performance appraisal ins trument. 2. Analyze the advantages of the instrument. 3. Analyze the disadvantages of the instrument.

6. 4. Illustrate how the appraisal helps with the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). Your paper must include in- text citations and references from at least two scholarly sources, excludi ng the textbook, and be formatted according to APA guidelines outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 3 DQ 1 Kirkpatrick’s Taxonomy For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Kirkpatrick’s Taxonomy [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. This week ’s lecture describes the advantages and disadvantages of using Kirkpatric k’s taxonomy.

7. As an HR employee tasked with creating and evaluating a training co urse for your organization, how would you use Kirkpatrick’s taxonomy t o evaluate the training? What could you do to minimize the disadvantages of the tool? Use this week’s lecture as a basis for your post. Reference and cite th e textbook in your original post. Respond to at least two of your classma tes’ posts. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 3 DQ 2 Beta Testing For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Beta- Testing [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read the article “Apple is Bet a-testing an Update that Kills Evasion Jailbreak.” In the textbook, beta- testing is described as used for formative evaluation and for fine- tuning. How does the story of Apple’s beta-test meet the criteria?

8. BUS 375 Week 3 E-learning for Training and Potential Barriers For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com E- learning for Training and Potential Barriers [CLOs: 2, 4]. Due by Day 7. In Chapter Five of the textbook, e- learning as a method of training is discussed. In Chapter Six, potential barriers of e- learning readiness to implementing e- learning as a training method are examined. In a two- to three- page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), examine e- learning and the barriers. Include the following in your paper: 1. Describe e-learning as a training method. 2. Describe the potential barriers of e-learning readiness. 3. Analyze how e- learning readiness has affected your success at Ashford University. 4. Explain what a trainer can do to prepare learners for e-learning. Your paper must include in- text citations and references from at least two scholarly sources, excludi

9. ng the textbook, and be formatted according to APA guidelines as outlin ed in the Ashford Writing. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 4 DQ 1 Evaluative Tools For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Evaluative Tools [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. In chapter seven, t hree additional evaluation tools were introduced: the CIPP model of eval uation, Kaufman’s five levels of evaluation, and CIRO. Choose one of the thr ee models of evaluation. Describe the model. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? **********************************************

10. BUS 375 Week 4 DQ 2 Is It a Learning Organization For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Is It a Learning Organization? [CLOs: 2,4]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. In chapter eight, transfer of learning is examined. Transfer of learning is b ased on organizational climate. The climate of a learning organization is most conducive to the transfer of learning. Describe the characteristics o f the learning organization. Based on the characteristics of your organiza tion is it a learning organization? Why or why not? Use this week’s lecture as a basis for your post. Reference and cite th e textbook in your original post. Respond to at least two of your classma tes’ posts. **********************************************

11. BUS 375 Week 4 Senge’s Five Disciplines and Organizational Climate For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Senge’s Five Disciplines and Organizational Climate [CLO 2,4]. Due by Day 7. The learning organization is affected by both the individual an d the organizational climate. In a two- to three- page paper (excluding the title and reference pages), describe Senge’s fi ve disciplines and the characteristics of an organizational climate that pr omotes organizational learning. Include the following in your paper: 1. Describe Senge’s five disciplines. 2. Discuss characteristics of an organizational climate that supports or ganizational learning. 3. Analyze how organizational climate and Senge’s disciplines are rel ated to organizational learning. Your paper must include in- text citations and references from at least two scholarly sources, excludi ng the textbook. You may use this week’s lecture as an additional resour

12. ce. Your paper must be formatted according to APA Guidelines as outlin ed in the Ashford Writing Center. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 5 DQ 1 Coaching versus Mentoring For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com Coaching versus Mentoring [CLO: 2]. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read th e Forbes article “The Difference between Coaching and Mentoring.” Coaching and mentoring are both function s of HRM. Many of the characteristics are similar. However, the two tec hniques are best used for different situations. Describe the main differences betwe en coaching and mentoring. Give an example of a scenario in which coa ching is the

13. better method. Give an example in which mentoring is the better meth od. ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 5 DQ 2 Corporate Social Responsibility For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com BUS 375 Week 5 DQ 2 Corporate Social Responsibility ********************************************** BUS 375 Week 5 Final Paper (Cultural Diversity Training)

14. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com This Tutorial contains 2 Different Papers Focus of the Final Paper Students may choose a final paper topic of their choice, or one from a ny one of the topics/questions listed below: 1. Discuss how employee training needs to evolve due to immigration and related cultural changes. 2. In what ways has technology impacted the way(s) we train employ ees? 3. How might employee training differ from one country to another o n a global basis? 4. How can managers assist employees with their career development? 5. Discuss the future issues that will impact employee training both ne gatively and positively. Students may make a recommendation for a topic not listed subject to the approval of the instructor. Each paper will contain the following elements: 1. A discussion of the issue(s) at hand. 2. An explanation of specific rules and regulations relating to the conc ept (i.e. laws and/or policies). 3. Provide an analysis of the situation (the analysis can include histori cal information leading to the current situation as the student sees it). W hat is your response to the content, either positive or negative? Defend y

15. our position. If multiple options/alternatives/positions are present and ar e being rejected you must also defend the reasons for rejecting an option. 4. Draft a conclusion (give your thoughts and opinions about what ch anges may/should occur on the basis of current conditions and the resear ch you have found). **********************************************