Needs Analysis Learning and Development in a Selected Organization

DETT621 Online Learning and Development in the Workplace
Assignment 2: Needs Analysis
Learning and Development in a Selected Organization
(20% of final grade)
See Course Schedule for Due Date
ASSIGNMENT
Goal
• Based on a case study for an organization, conduct an analysis of learning and development(L&D) needs that can be addressed through a plan that includes online learning.
• Explain how the L&D needs relate to the organization’s values and vision.
The intention of the assignment is to demonstrate your ability to identify the L&D needs of an organization as they relate to the organization’s current level of L&D maturity and potential for growth.
Skills development
• Competence in the conduct of a learning & development needs analysis
• Competence in the alignment of learning & development needs with an online learningsolution
Consider yourself to be a consultant hired to assess your selected organization’s current learning and development needs and prepare a report that contains an analysis of those needs. Your starting point is the case study that has already been conducted (Assignment 1). The purpose of this report is to serve as the foundation for a proposalthat you will make for improving enterprise learning for this organization (Assignment 4). The needs analysis will NOT focus on the specific plan you will propose in your next assignment; however, you should indicate in your analysis which needs have the potential to be met through an online learning solution. Refer to readings and other sources to support your analysis.
For each L&D need you identify and describe, consider the following questions:
• How does the need relate to the organization’s values and vision?
• Where does this need exist in the organization?
• What kinds of employees are involved?
• Why does this need exist?
• What impact does this need have on the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives?
• What effect on the organization will there be if the need is not met?
• What effect on the organization can we expect if the need is met?
In your introduction, provide a brief overview of the organization, including its mission, goals, objectives, level of L&D maturity, etc. State briefly the nature of the needs you have identified and for which you will provide a detailed analysis in the body of your report. In your conclusion, summarize the findings of your analysis and the potential you see for addressing the L&D needs of the organization.
Format and length
• Use your imagination and creativity to present your analysis, 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_A2
Example : SmithL_A2
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. Identificationand description of L&D needs 4.5 - 5 points Clearly identifies and describes a key set of L&D needs that must be addressed to enable the organization to serve its mission, meet its organizational goals and objectives, and improve its level of maturity as a learning enterprise. Relates needs to specific competencies and describes current competency level. Demonstrates significant insight to the L&D needs of the organization. 4 – 4.4 points Identifies and describes some important L&D needs that must be addressed to enable the organization to serve its mission, meet its organizational goals and objectives, and improve its level of maturity as a learning enterprise. Relates needs to specific competencies and describes current competency level. 0 – 3.9 points Identifies some L&D needs but lacks sufficient description, detail, and/or significance. Analysis of L&D needs 5.4 - 6 points Clearly identifies for each L&D need: - where the need exists in the organization - what kind of employees are involved - why the need exists - target competency level for this need area - potential for being addressed (especially, with regards to an online learning solution) Makes significant use of sources to support the analysis. Demonstrates significant insight to needs issues and potential for addressing them. 4.8 – 5.3 points Provides most of the following kinds of information for each L&D need: - where the need exists in the organization - what kind of employees are involved - why the need exists - target competency level for this need area - potential for being addressed (especially, with regards to an online learning solution) Includes some sources to support the analysis. 0 – 4.7 points Analysis is incomplete and/or is not presented logically or with clarity. Analysis of impact of L&D needs on the organization 5.4 - 6 points Clearly identifies for each L&D need: - the impact the need has on the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives - the effect on the organization if the need is not met - the effect on the organization that can be expected if the need is met Makes significant use of sources to support the analysis. Demonstrates significant insight to needs issues and potential impacts. 4.8 – 5.3 points Provides most of the following kinds of information for each L&D need: - the impact the need has on the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives - the effect on the organization if the need is not met - the effect on the organization that can be expected if the need is met Includes some sources to support the analysis. 0 – 4.7 points Analysis is incomplete and/or is not presented logically or with clarity. Writing and presentation 2.7 - 3 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) 2.4 - 2.6 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%) 0 - 2.3 points Includes required components, but writing is lacking in logical flow AND/OR Contains severalspelling, grammatical, punctuation problems AND/OR Sources are not properly referenced

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