, HRD4801 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (519610) - DUE
17 July 2024
QUESTION 1 Bioware Corporation, a leading technology company specialising in
software development and information technology (IT) services, has been experiencing
rapid growth. The company, which has over 10 000 employees spread across the
African continent, has identified the need to enhance its training and development
programmes to ensure that its employees keep up with evolving industry standards and
technological advancements. The current in-house training department has struggled to
meet these demands efficiently. Following a thorough analysis, Bioware Corporation
decided to outsource its training function to an HRD service provider. This decision was
based on the need for high-quality, up-to-date training programmes, cost efficiency and
the ability to scale training efforts quickly. As the HRM manager of Bioware Corporation,
you are requested to develop an HRD policy for outsourcing the training function.
Provide background information on Bioware Corporation. (30)
Bioware Corporation is a prominent technology company specializing in software
development and IT services. With a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees
across the African continent, the company has been undergoing rapid growth. This
growth necessitates continuous adaptation to evolving industry standards and
technological advancements, which poses a challenge to the current in-house
training department.
To address these challenges effectively, Bioware Corporation has decided to
outsource its training function to an HRD (Human Resource Development) service
provider. This strategic decision aims to ensure high-quality, up-to-date training
programs that meet industry standards, enhance cost efficiency, and enable
scalable training efforts across its expansive workforce.
As the HRM manager tasked with developing an HRD policy for outsourcing the
training function, the policy should focus on outlining the rationale behind
outsourcing, defining the criteria for selecting an HRD service provider,
establishing clear expectations for service delivery, ensuring alignment with
organizational goals and values, and addressing the transition plan from in-house
to outsourced training.
Key elements to consider in the HRD policy include:
Rationale for Outsourcing: Highlighting the reasons why outsourcing is
chosen over maintaining an in-house training department.
17 July 2024
QUESTION 1 Bioware Corporation, a leading technology company specialising in
software development and information technology (IT) services, has been experiencing
rapid growth. The company, which has over 10 000 employees spread across the
African continent, has identified the need to enhance its training and development
programmes to ensure that its employees keep up with evolving industry standards and
technological advancements. The current in-house training department has struggled to
meet these demands efficiently. Following a thorough analysis, Bioware Corporation
decided to outsource its training function to an HRD service provider. This decision was
based on the need for high-quality, up-to-date training programmes, cost efficiency and
the ability to scale training efforts quickly. As the HRM manager of Bioware Corporation,
you are requested to develop an HRD policy for outsourcing the training function.
Provide background information on Bioware Corporation. (30)
Bioware Corporation is a prominent technology company specializing in software
development and IT services. With a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees
across the African continent, the company has been undergoing rapid growth. This
growth necessitates continuous adaptation to evolving industry standards and
technological advancements, which poses a challenge to the current in-house
training department.
To address these challenges effectively, Bioware Corporation has decided to
outsource its training function to an HRD (Human Resource Development) service
provider. This strategic decision aims to ensure high-quality, up-to-date training
programs that meet industry standards, enhance cost efficiency, and enable
scalable training efforts across its expansive workforce.
As the HRM manager tasked with developing an HRD policy for outsourcing the
training function, the policy should focus on outlining the rationale behind
outsourcing, defining the criteria for selecting an HRD service provider,
establishing clear expectations for service delivery, ensuring alignment with
organizational goals and values, and addressing the transition plan from in-house
to outsourced training.
Key elements to consider in the HRD policy include:
Rationale for Outsourcing: Highlighting the reasons why outsourcing is
chosen over maintaining an in-house training department.
