HRD2602
ASSIGNMENT 5 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 22 MAY 2024
, Assignment 05 for Semester 1
Topics 1 – 3 (Lessons 01 – 11)
Due date
22 May 2024 at 23:00
The mark obtained for Assignment 05 will contribute 35% to your final mark for this module.
This assignment should be submitted on or before the due date.
You can type your assignment on any word processor and then convert it to an Adobe Acrobat
(pdf) document. Assignment 05 can only be submitted in pdf format. No other formats will
be accepted. This assignment must be submitted online.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this assignment, you should be able to do the following:
• Relate training activities to the management functions in an organisation.
• Discuss the roles of a training and development practitioner.
• Examine the aspects to be included in a training and development budget.
• Discuss the establishment of a positive learning environment for a training programme.
• Discuss the functions of SETAs.
Guidelines on how to approach this assignment
I advise that you work through the following steps in answering the assignment questions:
• Read all the information relating to Topics 1 – 3 (Lessons 01 – 11) and the related sections
in the prescribed book.
• Begin by carefully studying the relevant case study.
• Read each question carefully.
• Read the case study again.
• Attempt to answer each question of the assignment.
• Ensure that your answers are based on the information provided in the case study.
Remember that the focus of the assessment is to determine whether you have the ability to
relate the theory to the scenario and to apply the concepts and processes.
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, Carefully read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AT SUPER FOODS
Mariana Kirsten started Super Foods, a food manufacturing company, in 2010. The company
specialises in frozen foods that merely require customers to heat and eat. Their products, which
range from savouries to five-course meals, are aimed at making food preparation easier for
their customers. They are also committed to providing quality products at a reasonable price.
Super Foods started with a very small shop in Durban. Due to the success of the company,
Super Foods currently operates across all nine provinces in South Africa. The company has a
solid track record in providing excellent products and services that meet the expectations of the
clients. Super Foods’ overarching principle is that each employee should have the opportunity
to develop to his/her maximum potential.
Training and development of employees are prioritised at Super Foods. Philip Moodley and
Louise Baloyi are the two training and development managers at Super Foods. Philip is
responsible for the following training activities:
• Determining Super Foods’ training needs
• Making administrative arrangements for the learners
• Determining whether the training programmes were executed as planned
• Drawing up a strategic plan for training at Super Foods
• Providing support for the achievement of objectives
• Determining whether the learning outcomes of training programmes were achieved
Louise assists with employees’ performance problems, shows a genuine interest in people and
aligns the HRD activities with Super Foods’ broad business plan. She also measures the impact
of training and development on the success of Super Foods, knows how learning takes place
and provides the company with guidance and leadership regarding training and development
activities.
Louise wants to ensure that suitable personnel are recruited to successfully run the HRD
department at Super Foods and that all legislative requirements regarding training and
development at the company are met. She would also like to establish that Super Foods is able
to adequately respond to continuous change in the business environment and that personnel
in the HRD department are adequately paid and trained to perform their functions. Furthermore,
she wants to make sure that suitable facilities are used for the various training programmes.
Task
Phillip and Louise are unsure about certain aspects relating to training and development at Super
Foods and have come to you, an external training and development consultant, for assistance:
Question 1
Indicate whether each of the training activities that Phillip is involved in is part of the control
function of an HRD manager. Give a reason for each activity that you indicate as not being part
of this function. (10)
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ASSIGNMENT 5 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 22 MAY 2024
, Assignment 05 for Semester 1
Topics 1 – 3 (Lessons 01 – 11)
Due date
22 May 2024 at 23:00
The mark obtained for Assignment 05 will contribute 35% to your final mark for this module.
This assignment should be submitted on or before the due date.
You can type your assignment on any word processor and then convert it to an Adobe Acrobat
(pdf) document. Assignment 05 can only be submitted in pdf format. No other formats will
be accepted. This assignment must be submitted online.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this assignment, you should be able to do the following:
• Relate training activities to the management functions in an organisation.
• Discuss the roles of a training and development practitioner.
• Examine the aspects to be included in a training and development budget.
• Discuss the establishment of a positive learning environment for a training programme.
• Discuss the functions of SETAs.
Guidelines on how to approach this assignment
I advise that you work through the following steps in answering the assignment questions:
• Read all the information relating to Topics 1 – 3 (Lessons 01 – 11) and the related sections
in the prescribed book.
• Begin by carefully studying the relevant case study.
• Read each question carefully.
• Read the case study again.
• Attempt to answer each question of the assignment.
• Ensure that your answers are based on the information provided in the case study.
Remember that the focus of the assessment is to determine whether you have the ability to
relate the theory to the scenario and to apply the concepts and processes.
1
, Carefully read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AT SUPER FOODS
Mariana Kirsten started Super Foods, a food manufacturing company, in 2010. The company
specialises in frozen foods that merely require customers to heat and eat. Their products, which
range from savouries to five-course meals, are aimed at making food preparation easier for
their customers. They are also committed to providing quality products at a reasonable price.
Super Foods started with a very small shop in Durban. Due to the success of the company,
Super Foods currently operates across all nine provinces in South Africa. The company has a
solid track record in providing excellent products and services that meet the expectations of the
clients. Super Foods’ overarching principle is that each employee should have the opportunity
to develop to his/her maximum potential.
Training and development of employees are prioritised at Super Foods. Philip Moodley and
Louise Baloyi are the two training and development managers at Super Foods. Philip is
responsible for the following training activities:
• Determining Super Foods’ training needs
• Making administrative arrangements for the learners
• Determining whether the training programmes were executed as planned
• Drawing up a strategic plan for training at Super Foods
• Providing support for the achievement of objectives
• Determining whether the learning outcomes of training programmes were achieved
Louise assists with employees’ performance problems, shows a genuine interest in people and
aligns the HRD activities with Super Foods’ broad business plan. She also measures the impact
of training and development on the success of Super Foods, knows how learning takes place
and provides the company with guidance and leadership regarding training and development
activities.
Louise wants to ensure that suitable personnel are recruited to successfully run the HRD
department at Super Foods and that all legislative requirements regarding training and
development at the company are met. She would also like to establish that Super Foods is able
to adequately respond to continuous change in the business environment and that personnel
in the HRD department are adequately paid and trained to perform their functions. Furthermore,
she wants to make sure that suitable facilities are used for the various training programmes.
Task
Phillip and Louise are unsure about certain aspects relating to training and development at Super
Foods and have come to you, an external training and development consultant, for assistance:
Question 1
Indicate whether each of the training activities that Phillip is involved in is part of the control
function of an HRD manager. Give a reason for each activity that you indicate as not being part
of this function. (10)
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