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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Business Administration)

This document provides information and guidelines for students taking the Training and Development course (5006) at Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes a checklist of course materials, warnings about plagiarism, and guidelines for the two assignments. Assignment 1 consists of short questions covering various topics from Units 1-5 of the course outline. Assignment 2 requires students to write a research paper and presentation on a topic related to training and development. The course outline then lists the main topics to be covered in each of the 9 units of the course.

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Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (Department of Business Administration)

This document provides information and guidelines for students taking the Training and Development course (5006) at Allama Iqbal Open University. It includes a checklist of course materials, warnings about plagiarism, and guidelines for the two assignments. Assignment 1 consists of short questions covering various topics from Units 1-5 of the course outline. Assignment 2 requires students to write a research paper and presentation on a topic related to training and development. The course outline then lists the main topics to be covered in each of the 9 units of the course.

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Final: 5-03-2021

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD


(Department of Business Administration)

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (5006)

CHECKLIST

SEMESTER: SPRING, 2021

This packet comprises the following material:

1. Textbook
2.Course Outline
3.Assignment No. 1 and 2
4.Assignment Forms (2 sets)

In this packet, if you find anything missing out of the above-mentioned material,
please contact at the address given below:

The Mailing Officer


Mailing Section, Block-28
Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad
Ph: 051-9057611-12

Dr. M. Majid Mahmood Bagram


Course Coordinator
ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Business Administration)
WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

GUIDELINES FOR ASSIGNMENT No. 1 & 2:


You should look upon the assignments as a test of knowledge, management skills,
and communication skills. When you write an assignment answer, you are
indicating your knowledge to the teacher:
 Your level of understanding of the subject;
 How clearly you think?
 How well you can reflect on your knowledge & experience?
 How well you can use your knowledge in solving problems, explaining
situations, and describing organizations and management?
 How professional you are, and how much care and attention you give to what
you do?

To answer a question effectively, address the question directly, bring important


related issues into the discussion, refer to sources, and indicate how principles
from the course materials apply. You must also be able to identify important
problems and implications arising from the answer.

For citing references, writing bibliographies, and formatting the assignment, APA
format should be followed.

Course: Training and Development (5006) Semester: Spring, 2021


Level: MSc. Administrative Sciences Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–5)

Q. 1 Discuss the training process model with appropriate examples. (20)

Q. 2 Discuss the different types of training with appropriate examples. (20)

Q. 3 Discuss managerial development and training. (20)

Q. 4 Elucidate evaluating the training effort and outcome. (20)

Q. 5 Discuss developmental coaching and its types. (20)

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ASSIGNMENT No. 2
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 50

This assignment is a research-oriented activity. You are required to submit a term


paper and present the same in the classroom prior to the final examination.
Presentation component is compulsory for all students. You will have to
participate in the activity fully and prepare a paper of about 15 to 20 pages on the
topic allotted to you. The students are required to prepare two copies of
Assignment No. 2. Submit one copy to your teacher for evaluation and the second
copy for presentation in the classrooms in the presence of your resource persons
and classmates, which will be held at the end of the semester prior to final
examination.
Include the following main headings in your report: -
a) Introduction to the topic
b) Important sub-topics
c) Practical aspects with respect to the topic
d) Review of theoretical and practical situations
e) Merits, demerits, deficiencies or strengths of the organization with respect to
your topic
f) Conclusions and recommendations
g) Annex, if any

You must use transparencies, charts or any other material for effective
presentation. You are also required to select one of the following topics according
to the last digit of your roll number. For example, if your roll number is D-
3427185 then you will select topic No.5 (the last digit): -

Topics:
0) Managers and Technology
1) Learning Organizations
2) Changing Organizations
3) Role of Computer in Open-Learning
4) Management in Public Service Organization
5) Competencies Required of Entrepreneur
6) Designing Training Programs
7) Formal Education and Training Methods
8) Tools and Techniques of Training Need Assessments
9) Data Collection Methods

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
COURSE OUTLINE (5006)

Unit 1 Management Development in Perspective


1.1 Managers and their Competencies:
1.1.1 Role of Managers
1.1.2 Functions of Managers
1.1.3 Managerial Competence and Changes in Business Practice
1.2 Learning of Managers
1.2.1 Learning from Real Work
1.2.2 Learning as an Individual Activity
1.2.3 Definition of Learning: Theories of Learning
1.2.4 Application of Learning Cycle and Learning Styles
1.2.5 People Who Help Development
1.2.6 Improving Processes of Learning
1.3 Concepts and Components of Training and Development:
1.3.1 Formal Education and Training Methods
1.3.2 Conditions for Effective Management Development
1.3.3 From Fragmented Training to a Learning Organization

Unit 2 Management Development Cycle


2.1 Problem Identification and Training Needs Assessment:
2.1.1 General Concepts and Dimensions for Needs Assessment
2.1.2 Result-Oriented Needs-Assessment Process
2.1.3 Generic Approaches to Needs Assessment
2.1.4 Tools and Techniques for Needs Assessment
2.1.5 Needs-Assessment
2.1.6 Rating Techniques
2.2 Training Program Design:
2.2.1 Main Elements of Program Design
2.2.2 Program Logistics

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Unit 3 Program Implementation, Evaluation & Follow-Up
3.1 Program Implementation, Monitoring and Follow-Up
3.1.1 Planning Program Implementation
3.1.2 Preparing and Organizing Program Activities
3.1.3 Executing Program
3.2 Evaluate Training
3.3 General Approaches to Evaluation
3.4 Focus of Training and Evaluation
3.5 Data Collection Methods

Unit 4 Self-Development Methods, Experiential & Action Learning


4.1 Self-Development Methods:
4.1.1 Self-Development Defined
4.1.2 Evolution of Management Self-Development and Issues for
Future
4.1.3 Development of Self
4.1.4 Process of Self-Development
4.1.5 Self-Development Methods
4.2 Experiential and Action Learning:
4.2.1 Defining Process of Experiential and Action Learning
4.2.2 Approaches to Experiential Learning
4.2.3 From Approaches to Methods
4.2.4 Programs for Making Most of Experiential Learning

Unit 5 Group Work, Discussion, Simulation, Case, Lectures & Presentation


Methods
5.1 Group Work & Discussion Methods:
5.1.1 Group Processes: Principles and Features
5.1.2 The Elements of Group Training
5.1.3 Group Work Methods
5.2 Simulation Methods:
5.2.1 Simulation: Definition and Features
5.2.2 Main Objectives of Simulation
5.2.3 Merits of Using Simulations
5.2.4 Criteria of Successful Simulations
5.2.5 Different Aspects of Simulations

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5.2.6 Major Forms of Simulation
5.3 Case Method:
5.3.1 Case Method Components and Problem-Solving
5.3.2 Types of Cases
5.3.3 Case Methods: Advantages & Disadvantages
5.4 Lectures & Presentation Methods
5.4.1 Lecture Method, Definition and Process
5.4.2 Elements of Lecture Process

Unit 6 Communication Technologies


6.1 Basic Visual Aids
6.2 Managers and Technology
6.3 Technologically Delivered Input in Traditional Courses
6.4 Technological Delivery of Complete Courses and Packages
6.5 Factors Affecting Selection of Training Methods
6.6 Principles of Learning and Methods Selection Factors
6.7 Trends in Training Methods Selection

Unit 7 Learning Organization


7.1 Changing Business Environment
7.2 Changing Organization
7.3 Learning Organization
7.4 Characteristics of Learning Organizations
7.5 Organizational Learning in Large Projects
7.6 Trainer and Learning Organization
7.7 Approaches and Programs for Learning Organizations

Unit 8 Open & Distance Learning


8.1 Open Learning and Self-Development
8.2 Benefits of Open Learning
8.3 Disadvantages of Open Learning
8.4 Learning Materials
8.5 Management and Administration of Open and Distance Learning
8.6 Role of Computers in Open Learning

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Unit 9 Training & Development for Public Service Organizations &
Entrepreneur-Managers
9.1 Nature and Characteristics of Public Services
9.2 Management in Public Service Organizations
9.3 Implications for Management Development Programs
9.4 Management Development Approaches
9.5 Competencies Required of Entrepreneur-Managers
9.6 Training and Development Needs of Entrepreneur-Managers
9.7 Training and Development Approaches

Recommended Books:

 Prokopenko, J. (2010). Management Development: A Guide for the


Profession. UK: McGraw Hill.

 Moskowitz, M. (2008). A Practical Guide to Training and Development. UK:


McGraw Hill.

 Steve, (2010). Handbook of Training and Development. USA: Blackwell

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