HRM635 Module 5 Grading Checklist- Benchmark Assignment- Training & Development (Rev. 3-24-16)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT:  Use this document as a checklist to help make sure you covered all the required content, structure, and mechanical expectations.

Content (Student should structure the paper into sections below.)

Student should use mark the box below as a checklist.

Section 1- Introduction(ß Use this header): what the memo is going to be about; it mentions the upcoming sections.

Section 2- Goals for the Training(ß Use this header): What goal is the organization trying to accomplish?

Section 3- Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training (ß Use this header): What processes or procedures will change after the training?

Section 4- Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful Business Results(ß Use this header): Answer the following 3 questions in order:

1.     Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training exercise to meet established goals.

2.     What is the expected performance or applications after the training?

3.     How will the strategies drive successful business results and improve employee performance?

Section 5- Supporting Employee in Training(ß Use this header): Answer the following 3 questions in order:

1.     How will the organization provide support to the employees receiving training?

2.     To new employees?

3.     Does this support consider strengths and weaknesses within the organization?

Section 6- Visual for Training Exercise(ß Use this header): The training includes a detailed visual representation that supports the training exercise for the organization. The visual is well developed and clearly prepares employees for the training.

Examples of visual representations might include:

–          A new flowchart for the process

–          A checklist for the employee

–          A poster for the workplace

–          A job aid to use at the computer

–          A digital templates to use on the computer

–          A quiz that that tests the learner about the training

–          A form that must be completed or submitted to perform a task

Section 7- References(ß Use this header): has at least 2 peer-reviewed/scholarly references from the databases within the library. The references are also integrated within the paper.

Organization / Development

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The 7 required sections are organized separately in sequence as listed in the Content section.

The memo is at least 1000 words in length (excluding references and headers) size 12 Times New Roman font with double spacing text.

Each section is labelled with the header prescribed above.

Mechanics

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Formatting or layout and graphics are pleasing to the eye (font, colors, spacing).

Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling are followed.

Sentences are complete, clear, varied, and concise with proper syntax.

Used size 12 Times New Roman font for main body text and References.

Used double spacing between sentences and in References section.

Details:

Training and development prompts a change within an organization. The goal of training is to identify areas for improvement and develop materials and opportunities to educate employees in order to support growth.

For this assignment, you are required to develop a small training exercise. Review your needs assessment and previous observations conducted on your work environment to help identify one area for improvement that would benefit a part of your organization. This training exercise does not need to be implemented, but should include at least one deliverable that you could use during the training exercise. As you are reviewing your organization, consider employee engagement, systems, procedures, communication, and the culture within the organization. These are suggestions for possible areas that could benefit from a training exercise. The training must include the following:

1. What goal is the organization trying to accomplish?
2. What processes or procedures will change after the training?
3. Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training exercise to meet established goals. What is the expected performance or applications after the training? How will the strategies drive successful business results and improve employee performance?
4. How will the organization provide support to the employees receiving training? To new employees? Does this support consider strengths and weaknesses within the organization?

You are required to develop a written description (1,000 words) including one visual for your training exercise. Be sure to take time to analyze your work surroundings and identify a need for further training and development.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany owns Alka-Seltzer, which was launched in 1931 and was meant for relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, sour stomach, indigestion, and hangovers. Alka-Seltzer Plus was a spin-off of the original medicine, meant to relieve colds and flu. The company has recently introduced a new and improved Alka-Seltzer Plus, as described in this TV ad (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. The ad shows that Alka-Seltzer Plus can fight congestion, unlike NyQuil. Explain how Alka-Seltzer Plus has been quality and price-positioned in an existing market. In your opinion, has Bayer positioned their product appropriately in the market for cold and flu symptoms relief products? Would you advise Bayer to use a skimming or a penetration pricing strategy? Explain your reasoning. How do you think Proctor and Gamble, the company who produces Vicks NyQuil, would respond to the ad?Guided Response: In 300 words or more, please, provide your response to the above discussion question. If Bayer is currently making normal profits on most of the products in its product line, but is making pure profits on its new Alka-Seltzer Plus with decongestant, what should Bayer do to increase its profits? Respond substantively to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Substantive responses use theory, research, and experience or examples to support ideas and further the class knowledge on the discussion topic.