SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT FIVE (5)
MODULE HRD4801
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRD)
UNISA-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
NO GUARANTEES PROVIDED
USE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION FOR GUIDANCE
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, QUESTIONS
1. Your CEO attended a business expo and heard a few attendees talking about how their
organisations have been transformed into learning organisations. He is considering
transforming your organisation into a learning organisation; however, he does not know
what the process entails. In a presentation to the organisational development division;
explain what a learning organisation is (5 marks) and how it can be implemented (5
marks). In your presentation, also include a section on the impact of learning
organisations on organisational effectiveness (10 marks). (20)
2. Identify and apply a performance problem in your organisation to phase 1 (7 marks)
(articulate the initial purpose) and phase 2 (7 marks) (determine the performance needs)
of the Swanson model (consult your e-reserves source – Swanson, RA. 2007. Analysis
for improving performance: tools for diagnosing organisations and documenting
workplace expertise). Discuss how you would modify this model to better fit and resolve
the identified issues within your organisation (6 marks). (20)
3. Alibaba Innovations is a global technology company specialising in artificial
intelligence, robotics, and advanced automation solutions. Since the advent of the
Fourth Industrial Revolution, the company has experienced significant changes in its
operations, products and workforce. As the HRD Manager at Alibaba Innovations, you
are tasked with analysing the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on this learning
organisation and its HRD functions. Your insights will play a crucial role in the
company’s learning and development strategies for adapting to the rapidly evolving
technological landscape. Discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 marks) and its
impact on learning organisations (7 marks) by using the case study of Alibaba
Innovations. (10)
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,CONTENTS:
• UNISA ASSESSMENT TUTORIAL
• SAMPLE ANSWER
• UNISA FEEDBACK TUTORIAL
• UNISA DISCUSSION SLIDES
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MODULE HRD4801
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRD)
UNISA-UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
NO GUARANTEES PROVIDED
USE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION FOR GUIDANCE
1
, QUESTIONS
1. Your CEO attended a business expo and heard a few attendees talking about how their
organisations have been transformed into learning organisations. He is considering
transforming your organisation into a learning organisation; however, he does not know
what the process entails. In a presentation to the organisational development division;
explain what a learning organisation is (5 marks) and how it can be implemented (5
marks). In your presentation, also include a section on the impact of learning
organisations on organisational effectiveness (10 marks). (20)
2. Identify and apply a performance problem in your organisation to phase 1 (7 marks)
(articulate the initial purpose) and phase 2 (7 marks) (determine the performance needs)
of the Swanson model (consult your e-reserves source – Swanson, RA. 2007. Analysis
for improving performance: tools for diagnosing organisations and documenting
workplace expertise). Discuss how you would modify this model to better fit and resolve
the identified issues within your organisation (6 marks). (20)
3. Alibaba Innovations is a global technology company specialising in artificial
intelligence, robotics, and advanced automation solutions. Since the advent of the
Fourth Industrial Revolution, the company has experienced significant changes in its
operations, products and workforce. As the HRD Manager at Alibaba Innovations, you
are tasked with analysing the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on this learning
organisation and its HRD functions. Your insights will play a crucial role in the
company’s learning and development strategies for adapting to the rapidly evolving
technological landscape. Discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 marks) and its
impact on learning organisations (7 marks) by using the case study of Alibaba
Innovations. (10)
2
,CONTENTS:
• UNISA ASSESSMENT TUTORIAL
• SAMPLE ANSWER
• UNISA FEEDBACK TUTORIAL
• UNISA DISCUSSION SLIDES
3
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