KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2016 (FT) EXAMINATION

SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIT CODE : HRMG 330

UNIT TITLE : TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

TIME : 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer question ONE and any other TWO Questions

Question One

i) Define the following terminologies that are relevant in this course

a) Training (2 mks)
b) Development (2mks)
c) Learning (2mks)
ii) There are 3 major objectives of training. Discuss the objectives of
training in an organization (10mks)
iii) There are two types of classifications of training methods. Discuss them
giving relevant examples. (4mks)

Question Two

a) Discuss the criteria to be considered for the evaluation of a training

programme (8mks)
b) Training must be offered using appropriate types of methods. Discuss
the types of training methods appropriate for different categories of
employees. (12mks)
Question Three

a) Elaborate what you understand by management development (5mks)

b) What is the purpose of management development (15mks)

Question Four

a) Career planning is a process that involves 4 steps. Discuss the process of

career planning. (10mks)
b) Discuss the objectives of career planning. (10mks)

Question Five

a) There are several theories of learning. Select any of the theories and discuss
in connection to management (10mks)
b) People create their own barriers to learning and are not willing to try
anything new or different. Discuss individual barriers to learning.

(10mks)