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Hrmt 314: Human Resource Training And Development Question Paper

Hrmt 314: Human Resource Training And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: HRMT 314
COURSE TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING AND
DEVELOPMENT
STREAM: Y3S1

INSTRUCTIONS:
i) Answer question ONE (COMPULSORY) and any other TWO questions.
ii) Exam malpractices and irregularities will be penalized.
QUESTION ONE (Compulsory)
a) Different organizations apply different approaches to training yet all intend to
obtain the same results of enhancing the capacity of the employees. Based on the
systematic approach to training, discuss the basic principles and tenets upon
which any training has to be based upon. (10mks)
b) Write short notes on:
i) Training and Development
ii) Coaching and Mentoring
iii) Organizational Learning and Learning Organizational (6mks)
c) Discuss coaching and job rotation as on-the-job techniques of management
development. (4mks)
d) Explain how programmed instruction as a training technique can be implemented
in an organization (10mks)
QUESTION TWO
a) You have just been recruited as a Human Resource Officer in charge of training in
a reputable organization. The first task that you have been asked to accomplish is
propose to the company’s management the best techniques that they can adopt in
training and developing its staff. The task involve the need to compare and
contrast between on-the-job training off-the-job training at least regarding the
benefits and demerits of each. Highlight the key merits and demerits of each and
propose to the management the best option they can adopt. (10mks)
b) By outlining the role of assessment centres, explain what an assessment centre is?
c) Explain the reasons advanced for the increased outsourcing of training in modern
organizations. (5mks)
QUESTION THREE
a) With reference to the Kolb’s learning cycle, distinguish between constructivist,
cognitive, behaviorist and social learning theory approaches to learning.
(10mks)
b) In reference to Kabarak University, discuss how training needs can be analysed
(TNA) among the employees highlighting the benefits of the exercise in general.
(10mks)
QUESTION FOUR
a) Discuss the difference between classical learning and operant learning
highlighting the main features of each (10mks)
b) Clearly explain how games and simulation can be used to train employees in an
organization. Outline the different techniques under this method. (10mks)

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