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Week 2 - Assignment
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Presented at the end of Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the Fabrics Inc. example at the end of Chapter 4. In the Fabrics Inc. example, Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated, needs analysis, the first phase in the Training Process Model.
In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference pages), discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and what might be done differently using the Fabrics Inc. example. Identify the sources of data used in the analysis. Discuss how closely the approach correspond to the ideal model presented in the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment methods used. Then, describe at least two additional methods that could have been used, providing rationale as to why these methods could be used.
Your paper should include an introduction (a thesis statement and a preview of your paper), APA formatted headings to organize and identify each section of your paper, and a conclusion paragraph including restatement of the thesis. An Abstract is not required. Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your paper must also include citations and references for the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.
The paper
- Must be 800 to 1,000 words, double-spaced in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text from the Ashford University Library.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Training Needs Analysis - Outline
Thesis: Fabric Inc. has experienced growth over time necessitating for the appointment of
supervisors over the subordinate employees. The need has been brought about by the increase in
the number of employees to over 200 staff making it impossible for the owner of the company to
carry out the overall supervision.
The paper analyzes the case as follows:
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Statement
Introduction
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Sources of Data
IV.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Approach
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Other methods
Conclusion
Running head: TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS
Training Needs Analysis
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
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TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS
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Training Needs Analysis
Statement
Fabric Inc. has experienced growth over time necessitating for the appointment of
supervisors over the subordinate employees. The need has been brought about by the increase in
the number of employees to over 200 staff making it impossible for the owner of the company to
carry out the overall supervision. The company realizes the need for a training to bridge the
existing performance gap. To achieve this objective, there is a need for the company to conduct a
training needs analysis necessary for the company to establish training programs to bridge the
gaps.
Introduction
Fabric Inc.’s growth was gradual in nature moving from a one-man managed company to
over 200 employees making it impossible for the owner to oversee all the operations of the firm.
As such, the owner had to appoint supervisors from the experienced employees who had an
adequate understanding of the operations of the company to assist in the effective running of
operations. In the past, the owner had managed to sup...
