Contents

• This report is based on the following requirement -
• Task
• Training is driven by workplace needs.  Noe and Winkler (2012) identified 10 forces that may influence working and learning, they are:
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 Sustainability
 Globalisation
 Increased value placed on intangible assets and human capital
 Focus on link to organisational strategy
 Attracting and retaining talent
 Customer service and quality emphasis
 Changing demographics and diversity of the workforce
 Technology
 High performance models of work systems
 Economic changes
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Based on your reading of chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook, which one (1) of the above 10 forces do you consider to be the most significant in your current workplace and why? Additional references are not required for this task. Your analysis should be based on Chapters 1 and 2 only and your own critical thought.

Description

In today’s competitive environment it has become very essential for organizations to invest on developing the competencies of the human resource. Training and development programs enable organization to enhance its capabilities and be effective in responding to the changing trends in the market. The report critically analyses one of the factors, which drives the training initiatives.