| CODE | CLS2108 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Training and Development | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study unit allows students to examine the links between human resources development and individual career and professional development using the Human Capital Theory and other models. It enables students to identify training priorities and plan training programmes towards career and continuity management. Students also learn how to calculate the return of investment from such training. Study-unit Aims This unit examines the theories, practices and debates associated with human resource training and development. It explores the different conceptions of learning and skill and examines training needs assessment, delivery and evaluation. These aspects are explored within the context of human resource performance management and overall organisation management. Attention is also given to the issues of succession planning. Learning Outcomes 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Compare and contrast a variety of definitions and models of human resource development - Evaluate the need for human resource development and the potential advantages for individuals and the organisation - Understand the role of continuous learning and development 2. Skills (including transferable [generic] skills): By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate the links between human resources development and individual career and professional development - Analyse Human Capital theory and the creation of value - Identify training priorities and device strategies for training - Plan training towards career and continuity management - Calculate the return of investment through training Main Text/s and any supplementary readings Required Readings: - Sultana R.G. (1992). Education and National Development. Malta: Mireva. - Baldacchino, G., Caruana, A. and Grixti, M. (2003). Managing People in Malta Malta: Agenda. - Moskowitz, M. (2008). A practical Guide to Training and Development: Assess, Design, Deliver, and Evaluate. UK : Jossey Bass. - Mayo, A. (2004). Creating a Learning and Development Strategy: The HR Business Partner's Guide to Developing People. UK: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Independent Study | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Krista Bonello Rutter Giappone Luke Anthony Fiorini |
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