Learning and Career Development
Upon completing this assignment, students will be able to define the different aspects of learning and career development in the workplace, differentiate between the learning styles of employees, evaluate learning and career development in an organization, and describe the role and importance of career development in human resource management.
Task(s):
Respond to the Guiding Questions provided for discussion 1 in at least 250 words of reflection.
After reviewing this week’s resources, you will need to compose a discussion board post of at least 250 words that addresses the guiding questions listed. Remember that your post should not simply be quick answers to each of the questions.
In other words, review each question, reflect on the answers, and compose a singular response that shows your understanding of this material. Be sure to consider the various issues raised in this module.
Guiding Questions:
1. How do the terms “training”, “development”, “learning”, and “education” differ?
2. Outline the key differences between how people learn.
3. How should learning and development be evaluated?
4. Should an organization provide career development opportunities?
5. What role does the HR function play in facilitating career development?