Tasks Creating, disseminating and embodying knowledge – tacit and explicit – becomes a key strategic resource to be leveraged. It holds the key to unlocking the organization’s ability to learn faster than its environment is changing. In summary, learning and development lie at the heart of innovation in organisations. (Guest et al., 1997:3) (i) Briefly evaluate training and development of employees in the perspectives of the Models provided by Beer et al (Harvard) and Davana et al (Michigan) (ii) Explain how training and development can be used as a method of improving employee performance. A review of training evaluation is to be included (iii) Sometimes training and development can be unproductive as well. Give your critique about this and incorporate examples when appropriate. Please ensure that your assignment incorporates: • Abstract (5 Marks 200 Words) • A table of contents • A list of figures and/ or list of tables and / or list of abbreviations where appropriate • Introduction (10 Marks 200 words) • Body (Explanations and demonstrations of the above tasks’ requirements) (70 Marks 1400 words) • Conclusions (05 Marks 200 words) • References / Presentation (10 Marks) • Bibliography • Appendices if appropriate Description of Assessment Requirements: The answer should be based on the following outline: 1. Abstract: A statement of what you were asked to review and the key aspect of what you would recommend (5 Marks and 200 words) 2. Introduction: A clear and concise introduction chapter which covers the background, scope and the purpose of the assignment. (10 Marks and 200 words) 3. Main Body:(70 marks and 1400 words) (i) To evaluate the training and development of employees in the perspectives of the Beer and Davana models of human resource Management (20 Marks 400 Words) (ii) Explain how training and development can be used as a method of improving the performance of employees. An evaluation of training expenditures is expected. (25 Marks 500 Words) (iii) Sometimes training and development can be unproductive as well. Give your critique about this and incorporate examples when appropriate. (25 Marks 500 Words) 4. Conclusions: What are the conclusions drawn based on the analysis done? These should be related specifically to your objectives (5 marks and 200 words) Web resources • http://www.workinfo.com/free/links/hrm.html Links to Human Resource Management-Related Sites • http://www.mapnp.org/library/hr_mgmnt/hr_mgmnt.htm HRM Articles and Support materials • http://www.palgrave.com/business/brattonandgold/links/links_gen.htm#hr General HRM links • http://www.lisa.sbu.ac.uk/resources/subjects/bm/hrresources.html Human Resources Management Web Resources Reading List Essential Reading • Beardwell I. & Holden L. (2010) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach (6th ed) Financial Times Press • Dessler, G. (2010) Human Resource Management (12th edn) Pearson Higher Education Recommended Reading: • Armstrong, M. (2006) A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (10th ed.) Kogan Page • Leopold, J and Harris L (2009) The Strategic Managing of Human Resources. FT Prentice Hall • Nieto, M. L. (2006) An Introduction to HRM. An Integrated Approach. Basingstoke: Mcmillan Palgrave • Noe, R and Hollenbeck, J (2010) Human Resource Management: Gaining a competitive advantage. (7th edn.) McGraw Hill.