HRD3702
Management of Training and Development
Assessment 08
SEMESTER 2
Due date:
25 October 2023, before 23:00
, Table of Contents
1.1. Discuss the three (3) different components of potential that exist and give at least one
example of each component of potential that can be used to assess entrepreneurs for this
competition. ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Think about the components of potential – do you think you may have the potential to
start your own business? Give a personal example of each of the components of potential that
you think you have. .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Which three elements are the most important for small businesses to be or become
learning organisations? Substantiate your suggestions....................................................................... 5
1.4. Eskom supports small businesses within the country, explain how these small
entrepreneurs contribute to the expansion of South Africa’s economy. Provide an example of at
least one entrepreneurial opportunity that can offer you the chance to become your “own boss”.
5
1.5. The three main types of disability are described as physical impairments,
mental/psychological impairments, and sensory impairments. Give one example of each of
these types of disability, and explain how each of these disabilities can have a negative impact
on entrepreneurs with disabilities in the day-to-day running of their businesses (for example, in
responding to tender requests or participating in this competition by Eskom) and how Eskom
can make reasonable accommodations for each of these types of disability in the competition. . 6
2.1. The assertion made by Mosa Masha that Tubatse Mine is seeking "the best talent,
culture, and future-fit skills" needs to be supported by a SHRD purpose statement. ...................... 7
Develop a suitable HRD purpose statement that will fit with the stated goal. Then, perform a
SHRD SWOT analysis for Tubatse Mine in which you pinpoint one advantage, one
disadvantage, one threat, and one related to mining. Explain why the example you identified is
suitable in the context of strategic HRD planning. ................................................................................ 7
2.2. Describe which training methods will best help Shareen better comprehend internal
organisational processes and procedures. .......................................................................................... 10
2.3. Explain the name of the procedure through which Shareen established her own career
goals and created a strategy to meet them. ......................................................................................... 11
3.1. Explain briefly in one sentence how each of these macro factors affects training and
development in South African organisations. (5) Give ONE example of each of these factors.
(5). Choose one of these factors and explain how the South African government has attempted
to address this specific factor. (2) .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Do you believe that centralising employee training is the most efficient way to train
employees in the regions? Give reasons for your answer. ................................................................ 14
Management of Training and Development
Assessment 08
SEMESTER 2
Due date:
25 October 2023, before 23:00
, Table of Contents
1.1. Discuss the three (3) different components of potential that exist and give at least one
example of each component of potential that can be used to assess entrepreneurs for this
competition. ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Think about the components of potential – do you think you may have the potential to
start your own business? Give a personal example of each of the components of potential that
you think you have. .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Which three elements are the most important for small businesses to be or become
learning organisations? Substantiate your suggestions....................................................................... 5
1.4. Eskom supports small businesses within the country, explain how these small
entrepreneurs contribute to the expansion of South Africa’s economy. Provide an example of at
least one entrepreneurial opportunity that can offer you the chance to become your “own boss”.
5
1.5. The three main types of disability are described as physical impairments,
mental/psychological impairments, and sensory impairments. Give one example of each of
these types of disability, and explain how each of these disabilities can have a negative impact
on entrepreneurs with disabilities in the day-to-day running of their businesses (for example, in
responding to tender requests or participating in this competition by Eskom) and how Eskom
can make reasonable accommodations for each of these types of disability in the competition. . 6
2.1. The assertion made by Mosa Masha that Tubatse Mine is seeking "the best talent,
culture, and future-fit skills" needs to be supported by a SHRD purpose statement. ...................... 7
Develop a suitable HRD purpose statement that will fit with the stated goal. Then, perform a
SHRD SWOT analysis for Tubatse Mine in which you pinpoint one advantage, one
disadvantage, one threat, and one related to mining. Explain why the example you identified is
suitable in the context of strategic HRD planning. ................................................................................ 7
2.2. Describe which training methods will best help Shareen better comprehend internal
organisational processes and procedures. .......................................................................................... 10
2.3. Explain the name of the procedure through which Shareen established her own career
goals and created a strategy to meet them. ......................................................................................... 11
3.1. Explain briefly in one sentence how each of these macro factors affects training and
development in South African organisations. (5) Give ONE example of each of these factors.
(5). Choose one of these factors and explain how the South African government has attempted
to address this specific factor. (2) .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Do you believe that centralising employee training is the most efficient way to train
employees in the regions? Give reasons for your answer. ................................................................ 14
