HRD2602
OCT/NOV 2021 EXAM MEMO
SPECIFIC FOR JAN/FEB SUPP EXAMS
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE CONTACT:
THE BOOK FOUNDATION
+27 63 980 7442
, 1.1 Indicate whether or not each of the training activities that Sarah is involved
in is part of the planning function of a training and development manager. Give
a reason for your response to each training activity by identifying and, in your
own words, briefly explaining the management function that is applicable to
each training activity. (11)
The responsibility of the training and development manager is to manage the training
and development function in such a way that achieves the set objectives. It must,
however, be noted that all managers should accept personal responsibility for the
training and development of their direct reports. Traditionally, managing implies
planning, organising, leading, and controlling the training function. The training and
development department is normally a sub department of the HR department.
Planning involves those activities of management that determine the mission and
goals of an organisation in other words, planning determines the direction an
organisation must follow to accomplish goals.
Sarah Mnguni as the training and development manager and she is responsible for the
following training activities:
1. Selecting suitable trainers for the training programmes.
Selecting suitable trainers for the training programmes is part of organising as
management must deploy people, equipment, finances and other resources to achieve
its goals.
2. Planning the training budget for Ndhlovu Farms for the subsequent year.
Planning the training budget for Ndhlovu Farms for the subsequent year is part of
organising not part of planning a it invloves putting together resources that can be
used to achieve the set goals.
3. Determining whether the outcomes of training programmes were achieved.
OCT/NOV 2021 EXAM MEMO
SPECIFIC FOR JAN/FEB SUPP EXAMS
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE CONTACT:
THE BOOK FOUNDATION
+27 63 980 7442
, 1.1 Indicate whether or not each of the training activities that Sarah is involved
in is part of the planning function of a training and development manager. Give
a reason for your response to each training activity by identifying and, in your
own words, briefly explaining the management function that is applicable to
each training activity. (11)
The responsibility of the training and development manager is to manage the training
and development function in such a way that achieves the set objectives. It must,
however, be noted that all managers should accept personal responsibility for the
training and development of their direct reports. Traditionally, managing implies
planning, organising, leading, and controlling the training function. The training and
development department is normally a sub department of the HR department.
Planning involves those activities of management that determine the mission and
goals of an organisation in other words, planning determines the direction an
organisation must follow to accomplish goals.
Sarah Mnguni as the training and development manager and she is responsible for the
following training activities:
1. Selecting suitable trainers for the training programmes.
Selecting suitable trainers for the training programmes is part of organising as
management must deploy people, equipment, finances and other resources to achieve
its goals.
2. Planning the training budget for Ndhlovu Farms for the subsequent year.
Planning the training budget for Ndhlovu Farms for the subsequent year is part of
organising not part of planning a it invloves putting together resources that can be
used to achieve the set goals.
3. Determining whether the outcomes of training programmes were achieved.
