Question 1:

(a) What is a TNA, and why is it conducted?

(b) What are the key stages to conduct a Training Needs Assessment?

(c) Having undertaken an organization-wide TNA, how to proceed if the Training needs identified are much greater than what can be met through available resources?

(d) How can Organisational politics influence the validity of data provided by TNAs'?

Question 2:

That are the innovative ways through which Training can be carried out nowadays so as to overcome the weaknesses of the traditional training methods?

Question 3:

(a) Why is a good orientation program essential in organizations nowadays?

(b) What are the important elements of a well-developed and systematic orientation prog ram?

Question 4:

(a) Distinguish between on-the job and off-the job training, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each.

(b) What are the benefits of developing a learning culture in an organisation?

Question 5:

Why is it essential to evaluate Training and what are the important elements to take into consideration in that process?