Case Study Report Learning and Development in a Selected Organization

DETT621 Online Learning and Development in the Workplace
Assignment 1: Case Study Report
Learning and Development in a Selected Organization
(20% of final grade)
See Course Schedule for Due Date
ASSIGNMENT
Goal
• Conduct a case study examining a selectedorganization’s level of learning and development (L&D) maturity.
The intention of the assignment is to demonstrate your ability to examine an organization’s learning and development activities and how well they support the organization’s mission and operation.
Skills development
• Competence in the conduct of a case study.
• Competence in analyzing the learning and development capabilities of an organization.
Select an organization that uses (or could benefit from using) distance learning in its training and development and conduct a case study describing an organization and examining the organization’s level of learning and development (L&D) maturity. This could be the organization in which you are currently working, one that you may have worked for, or one that is of interest to you.
Because a case study can involve significant exploration (and perhaps personal interviews) to obtain the necessary information, you are encouraged to collaborate with one or more classmates for gathering information. However, each of you will complete your own individual case study report to submit for assignment grading. If you use a classmate’s case study information notes, you must include appropriate citation for the source of the information.
Your Assignments 2 and 4 will be based on your case study report.
Resource
Stages of Learning and Development Capability/Maturity paper – this paper includes helpful material to guide your case study and report planning.
See the Assignments – Details and Q&A Content area for additional information about expectations for writing quality and assignment presentation. The instructions file for this assignment also contains a grading rubric.
Format and length
• Use your imagination and creativity to present your case study, which may include text, diagrams, graphics and illustrations.
• Single spacing is acceptable.
• There is no specific word limit for this assignment, but note that quality is more important than quantity in word count.
• Submit your assignment as a Word document.
• Name your file using the following format: LastnameFirstinitial_A 1
Example : SmithL_A1
Where to submit: Submit your assignment in the Assignments area.
GRADING RUBRIC
GRADE SCALE
A (90%-100)
18 – 20 points
B (80-89%)
16 – <18 points C (70-79%) 14 - <16 points F (< 70%) Below 14 points Exceeds requirements Meets requirements Addressed but does not completely fulfill requirements Note: no points will be awarded in a category if the category is not addressed at one of the levels described below. Description of organization 3.6 - 4 points Clearly identifies: - type of organization (e.g., government, military, service, manufacturing, academic, etc.) - organizational mission - organizational goals/objectives - geographical context (e.g., single location, regional, international, etc.) - size - types of employees 3.2 – 3.5 points Provides most information needed regarding: - type of organization (e.g., government, military, service, manufacturing, academic, etc.) - organizational mission - organizational goals/objectives - geographical context (e.g., single location, regional, international, etc.) - size - types of employees 0 – 3.1 points Identifies most, but not all, of the organizational elements required to meet requirements OR Lists all elements but lacks sufficient clarity to provide a foundation for the case study Case study data 6.3 - 7 points Addresses key areas for case study data such as: - Tools and technology used - Analytics - Competencies - Jobs and roles - Future planning 5.6 – 6.2 points Addresses most areas for case study data such as: - Tools and technology used - Analytics - Competencies - Jobs and roles - Future planning 0 – 5.5 points Provides some case study data but it is insufficient to support the next stages of L&D project development Analysis of L&D maturity 4.5 - 5 points -Identifies the stage of L&D maturity for the organization -Provides good support and examples to justify the stage of L&D identified - Notes key areas to be addressed in a follow-up needs analysis for L&D 4 – 4.4 points -Identifies the stage of L&D maturity for the organization -Provides some support and examples to justify the stage of L&D identified - Notes some areas to be addressed in a follow-up needs analysis for L&D 0 – 3.9 points Provides some analysis of the L&D maturity but the analysis is incomplete or not well supported Writing and presentation 3.6 - 4 points Presents material in a logical manner, including anappropriate title, anintroduction, main body, and conclusion Writing has few, if any, spelling, grammatical, or punctuation problems All sources are referenced and presented in correct APA format AND Shows creativity in presentation by selecting effective techniques for efficiently communicating the required information (e.g., may include appropriately formatted text, graphics, diagrams, tables, and/or illustrations) 3.2 – 3.5 points Presents material in a logical manner, including an appropriate title, an introduction, main body, and conclusion Writing has few, if any, spelling, grammatical, or punctuation problems All sources are referenced and presented in correct APA format Word limit is not exceeded (within 5%)

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