HRMIS - Week 11: Training and Development

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What is a key factor for the successful implementation of HRIS T&D projects?

Creating a separate department for e-learning management

Focusing solely on financial metrics

Using only the most technically sophisticated systems

Assessing projects based on their alignment with the T&D strategy (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to foster a corporate learning culture?

Encouraging senior management to support HRIS T&D projects

Involving line managers and employees in project planning

Rewarding employees for using e-learning

Assessing technical sophistication as the primary criterion for system choice (correct)

What does establishing a suitable evaluation strategy for T&D metrics help to achieve?

It ensures only direct outcomes are accounted for

It limits the evaluation to financial implications only

It identifies all direct and indirect training outcomes (correct)

It focuses exclusively on user satisfaction

Which factor is essential for ensuring the adoption of e-learning within an organization?

Making managers accountable for e-learning uptake Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when planning HRIS T&D projects?

Focusing solely on the availability of budget allocations Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered essential for adults to learn best?

Access to advanced technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is one of the five activities in Knowledge Management?

Documentation Signup and view all the answers

In the Systems Model of Training and Development, what does TNA stand for?

Training Needs Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when implementing Learning Management Systems (LMS)?

Resources required and facilitation methods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following learning methods is included under Training Needs?

On-the-job and off-the-job training Signup and view all the answers

What should be linked to the delivery of employee development?

Learning activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the five activities of Knowledge Management?

Implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is emphasized for enhancing effectiveness in Learning Management Systems?

Creating an integrated onboarding process Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

HRMIS - Week 11: Training and Development

Course Outline: The course covers talent management, HR planning, recruitment/selection, training & development, rewarding employees, HR metrics, workforce analytics, HRIS privacy/security, HR in the digital world, and the future of HRIS, international HRM, and social media.

Key Terms

Education: Formal learning process.
Training: Skill development for current job tasks.
Development: Long-term growth in skills and knowledge.
Learning Organization: Continuously improving.
Organizational Learning: Collective knowledge/experience sharing and application.

Best Practices for Adult Learning

Adults learn best when they understand the reasons for new concepts/skills.
Active participation in learning activities is crucial.
Connecting new learning to existing knowledge and experience is essential.
Learning should be rooted in problem-solving contexts.
Learning must be immediately relevant to their job.
Internal motivation enhances learning engagement.

Knowledge Management Activities

Acquisition: Gathering knowledge.
Documentation: Recording knowledge.
Transfer: Sharing knowledge.
Creation: Developing new knowledge.
Application: Putting knowledge into practice.

Systems Model of Training and Development

A cyclical process including:
- Identifying training and development needs.
- Designing training and development solutions.
- Implementing training and development solutions.
- Evaluating training and development effectiveness.

Systems Model Details

Training Needs Analysis (TNA): Identifying the gap between present and future KSAs. Includes the organization, job, or personal levels of needs.
Training delivery methods: On-the-job (observation, mentoring, coaching, job rotation, apprenticeship, self-directed learning) and off-the-job (simulation, role play, case study, business games, external courses, workshops, behavior modeling, placement).
E-learning and Mobile Learning: Digital learning formats. Learning initiatives should be aligned with business objectives.
Employee Development: Linked to learning delivery and business objectives. Effective learning must be measured. Organizations must ensure compliance with regulations. Establishment of employee onboarding procedure.

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Implementation considerations: resources, who handles it, and time frame.
Evaluation is the final step.
Needs analysis, results analyzing, and formulation of learning outcomes are important.

Enhancing Effective LMS

Link employee development to learning delivery.
Align learning activities with business objectives.
Guarantee regulatory compliance.
Ensure learning effectiveness measurement.
Establish a streamlined employee onboarding procedure.

Learning Tools

Content creation and libraries.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Adaptive learning platforms.
Learning adoption/engagement platforms.
Microlearning platforms.
Learning Record Stores (LMS).

Success Factors for HRIS T&D Applications

Aligning e-learning strategies with overall business strategy.
Creating a positive corporate learning culture.
Prioritizing HRIS T&D project suitability over technical sophistication. Thoroughly planning the projects.
Considering legacy systems, budget, and expertise.
Gaining commitment from senior management.
Ensuring buy-in from line managers and employees.
Fostering supportive organizational climate.
Rewarding employee use of e-learning.
Match HRIS T&D applications and e-learning initiatives to meet training needs.
Establish a sound evaluation strategy using suitable T&D metrics.
Promote the benefits of e-learning.
Make managers accountable for e-learning uptake. Ensuring user-friendly systems and quality information.
Implementing a robust data security policy.
Avoiding sole focus on financial returns from HRIS T&D projects.
Training employees and managers regarding the tools.

Reference

"Human Resource Information Systems" 5th Edition, Chapter 10.

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