Course Outline: Training & Development (OBHR2506)
Area: OBHR | Credit: 3
Programme: PGDM | Duration: October, 2022-January, 2023| Term: V
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Instructor(s) Name : Professor Rachana Chattopadhyay
Email :
[email protected]Phone (Extn no.) : 03366529662
Meeting Hours : Mon – Fri: With prior appointment
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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
This course enables students to develop knowledge to design, organize, implement and
evaluate training and development in organizations. This course will familiarize the students
about various tools and techniques available for making training and development more
effective
COURSE OBJECTIVES (CO)
The course aims at providing insights into:
Introduction to the concept of employee training and development
Training need assessment
Preparing designs for training, identifying appropriate training methods and evaluation
of training
Understanding employee development
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
At the end of this course, students would be able to:
CLO1 - (Map with PLO 1): Understand overall framework of Training and Development and
its importance in organization
CLO2 - (Map with PLO 2): Understand the problem related to non-trained workforce and
thereby how to conduct training intervention in a planned manner for enhancing the
organizational performance
CLO3 - (Map with PLO 3): Analysing training need, developing the training design, use of
appropriate training method and evaluation of training for getting competitive advantages in
business
1
CLO4 – (Map with PLO 4): Effectively communicating the training benefits to all
stakeholders
CLO 5 – (Map with PLO 5): Differentiating between the issues of ethical and non-ethical
training
CLO 6 - (Map with PLO 6): Taking decision rationally in selecting appropriate participants,
training content, training method, training resources, which will appropriately fulfil the
training, need and ensure the transfer of training to gain competitive advantages in business
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction to T&D
Training Need Analysis
Learning
Training Designing
Training Methods
E-learning
Training Evaluation
Transfer of training
Employee Development
Career management
PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOK
Employee Training and Development. 4th Edition, Raymond A. Noe
OTHER READINGS AND REFERENCES
i. Training & Development, Dr. Janakiram, B
ii. Training in Organization. 4th Edition, Irwin L. Goldstein & J. Kelvin Ford
iii. Effective Training: System, Strategies and Practices. P. Nick. Blanchard, James W.
Thacker & V. Anand Ram
POLICY ON PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism of any kind and to any extent would attract penalties. The assessment would be
‘zero’ for that particular component, with no further opportunity to improve. Repetition of the
offence would result in failure in the subject.
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ASSESSMENT SCHEME AND WEIGHTAGE:
{a} MID-TERM & END-TERM
Weightage Duration (in CLO
Evaluation Open/close Book
(%) minutes) Tested
End-Term 40% 90 min Open CLO 3
{b} OTHER ASSESSMENTS
Sl. Unit of
Evaluation Item Weight Time CLO
No. Evaluation
CLO 1
1 Assignment Individual 10% 3rd session
CLO 2
2 Case Assignment Individual 5% 4th session
CLO 2
3 Case Assignment Individual 5% 7th session
CLO 4
4 Assignment Individual 10% 10th session
CLO 4
5 Case Assignment Individual 5% 12th session
CLO 5
6 Case Assignment Individual 5% 18th session
19th & 20th CLO 6
7 Project Group 20%
session
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PART 2: SESSION PLAN
Session. Topics Pedagogy Reading
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 1
Introduction to Training and Lecture & Training &
1
Development discussion Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
1
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 3
Lecture & Training &
2 Analysis of Training Need
discussion Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
2
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 3
Lecture & Training &
3 Analysis of Training Need
discussion Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
2
Assignment
INDCO: Challenges of
designing and
4 Case Case analysis
implementing customized
training
4
Assignment
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 4
Lecture &
5 Learning
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
3
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 4
Lecture &
6 Training Design
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
3
Employee Training
Activities and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 5
7 Training Design
Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
4
8 Case Case Analysis SUPERVALU Inc.
Assignment
5
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 7& 8
Training Methods Lecture and
9
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
6
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 7& 8
Training Methods Lecture and
10
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
6
Assignment
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Lecture and
11 E-Learning Edition, Raymond A.
discussion
Noe, Chapter 7& 8
Eyes of Janus:
Evaluating learning
12 CASE Case Analysis
and Development at
TATA Motors
Assignment
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 9
Training Evaluation
Lecture and
13 Kirkpatric, Kaufman, CIRO
discussion Training &
Model)
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
10
6
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 9
Training Evaluation
Lecture and
14 (Phillips ROI model of
Analysis of ROI Training &
Training evaluation)
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
10
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 10
Lecture and
15 Employee Development
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
10
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Edition, Raymond A.
Noe, Chapter 7
Lecture and
16 Employee Development
discussion Training &
Development,
Jankiram, B. Chapter
10
Employee Training
and Development. 4th
Lecture and
17 Transfer of Training Edition, Raymond A.
discussion
Noe, Chapter 11
18 Case Case Analysis IONS Consulting
Assignment
19-20 PROJECT
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PART 3: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
* Project Details –
Project will be conducted in groups. Each group has to select a company of their own choice.
There are two objectives of the project:
I. On the basis of the available data on Training and Development, group has to prepare a report
on the training and development activities and training effectiveness of that company
II. Going by the training effectiveness analysis, group has to design an alternate training plan for
the same company
III. Comparative analysis should be incorporated in the project report
PLO MAPPING FOR THE COURSE
Addressed CLO
by No.
PLO# Program Outcome
Course?
(Yes / No)
Application of Fundamentals
PLO1 Traits: Demonstrate application of functional / conceptual knowledge Y CLO 1
to business situations
Problem Identification and Solution CLO 2
PLO2 Traits: Demonstrate ability to identify a problem, critically assess Y
various alternatives and suggest appropriate solution
Integrative Thinking
Traits: Demonstrate ability to identify inter-linkages among functional
PLO3 Y CLO 3
areas within an enterprise and assess the impact of external
environment on its performance
Effective Communication CLO 4
PLO4 Traits: Demonstrate proficiency in Oral and Written Communication Y
Ethical Responsibility
PLO5 Traits: Demonstrate awareness and assess impact of ethical behavior Y CLO 5
on business
Leadership
PLO6 Traits: Demonstrate capability to take leadership role in a business Y CLO 6
situation
