Training and Development

Assignment 1

Task 1

Duggan (2016) describes training and development as two separate entities, referring to the topic as being conducive by timing. Training, described as a process by which people are taught critical skills. Development, described as preparing people for additional job roles for long terms success. Magdaline et al. (2014) describes training and development as formal, ongoing efforts of an organization to improve performance and work output through a variety of methods and programs. Training and development displays itself as being an integral element of strategy with distinct principles and methods. I prefer the definition given by Duggan. The two functions are clearly separated to define training as relevant to the specifics of the job, and development alludes to its purpose is for future performance and opportunities.

Task 2

• Visual 7

• Aural 1

• Read/Write 7

• Kinesthetic 2

The VARKS questionnaire (VARK 2016) lead to an outcome of Multimodal learning (VR) preferences. Strategies for this method of learning include using diagrams, turning visual learning into words and recalling pictures and diagrams made to describe situations. Stimulants help Multimodal learners become attracted to learning sessions and assist in the learning process (Othman & Amiruddin 2010) Othman and Amiruddin also found that students with this preferred learning style prefer to use lists to maintain an advanced rate of learning along with arranging their minds and ideas. Students with visual learning preferences are more likely to succeed in their studies by using symbolic tools and using rich imagination, which is most helpful in this unit.

Task 3

Reinforcement theory is asserting that people are motivated to perform or avoid certain behaviours due to past outcomes, which have resulted in those behaviours (Noe & Winkler 2012) Working as a Unit Services Manager at a private hospital, HR is one of my main umbrellas. Recently, our WHSO applied for long service leave with only one weeks notice and, had incomplete tasks which were and still outstanding from February. The leave application was declined as a negative reinforcement to present an unpleasant outcome for behaviour and work ethics displayed in a hope to decrease this person’s behaviour. Finding the outcome (positive or negative) in this situation was