PC-FT-HRDT212.

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Requirements for this paper/Benodighede vir hierdie vraestel: Resources/Hulpmiddels:

Answer Scripts/ Multi-choice cards (A4)/

Antwoordskrifte: X Multikeusekaarte (A4)
Attendance Slips (Fill-in Paper)/ Graph Paper/
Presensiestrokies (Invulvraestel): GrafiekPapier
Scrap Paper/ Calculators/
Rofwerkpapier Sakrekenaars
Multi-choice cards (A5)/ Laptop (Power not provided)/
Multikeusekaarte (A5) Skootrekenaar (Krag word nie voorsien nie)

Type of Assessment/ Duration/ 3 Hrs 00 Min

Tipe Assessering:
Exam Opportunity:1 Tydsduur:

Paper Number/ Maximum Marks/ 120

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Vraestel Nommer: Maksimum Punte:

Module Code/ Module Description/

HRDT212 NEEDS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Modulekode: Module Beskrywing:

Examiner(s)/ Petro Smith-PC; Date/

Eksaminator(e):
2022/06/17
Datum:

Time/
Tyd: 14:00
Internal/Interne
Dr RC Els-PC;
Moderator(s): Qualification/
Kwalifikasie: BHRD
External Moderator(s)/
Eksterne Moderator(s):

Submission of answer scripts/Inhandiging van antwoordskrifte: ORDINARY

Instructions

1. Answer all FOUR (4) questions!

2. Make sure that you plan your answers and provide relevant workplace examples to support
your interpretation of the questions! If you are unemployed, use a previous workplace as
example.

3. Write full sentences.

4. Ensure that the numbering of your answers is correct in your answer book. Note that
answers that are wrongly numbered will not be marked. Furthermore, ensure that your answer
books’ (scripts’) cover pages are completed correctly.

Read questions carefully and specifically focus on Bloom’s verbs per question.

Question 1

1.1 Differentiate between the following terms related to training needs analysis in organisations:
(6x4=24)
• Training needs assessment and training needs analysis.
• Levels of training needs and types of training needs.
• Training models and training needs analysis models.
• Questionnaire and observation.
• Personal development and performance appraisal data.
• Critical incidents and interviews.

1.2 Describe the phases included in the training cycle. (6)

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Question 2

You were requested to develop and facilitate a problem-solving and decision-making learning
intervention for middle managers in your organisation. The purpose of this learning
intervention is to help managers learn new ways to approach problem-solving and making
decisions. This intervention must help middle managers develop practical ways to solve
demanding problems; reach win-win decisions; and expand the range of solutions available to
them by tapping into the knowledge of others. At the end of this learning intervention, the

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attendees must be able to identify problems and to make responsible decisions in the
workplace.

Based on this aforementioned scenario, answer the following questions:

2.1 Explain the aspects for formulating learning programme objectives. (6)

2.2 Based on the scenario above, formulate two learning programme objectives. (6)

2.3 Identify the three requirements for developing learning outcomes. (6)

2.4 Formulate two outcomes for this problem-solving and decision-making learning
intervention. (6)

2.5 Determine the best training methods to use for this learning intervention in the scenario
above. Motivate your choices. (6)

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Question 3

3.1 Describe the steps to follow when conducting an organisational training needs analysis,
as indicated by Opperman and Meyer (2008). (18)
3.2 Outline the various options to sequence learning content. Recommend the best option to
use in the scenario (problem-solving and decision-making learning intervention in question 2)
above. (12)

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Question 4

4.1 Motivate the inclusion of the training committee as well as top and senior management
as stakeholders in the TNA process. (6)

4.2 Analyse the high-impact training model. Provide relevant workplace examples to
demonstrate your understanding of this model. (12)

4.3 Justify the use of the Graham and Mihal model as a TNA model in your workplace. (12)

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TOTAL/TOTAAL: 120

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