Homework: Employee Development and Performance
You were selected as the new HR director for the retail company and now have been in the position for approximately 6 months. Your approach to strategy, planning, and selection have been quite successful thus far, and now it is time to address the organization's expectation for performance and development of employees since these components of HR strategy are critical in achieving business outcomes and success.
Write a four to five pages paper in which you:
i. Critically analyze and discuss any researched (web or textbook) training process model you may consider for use in developing employees. Then, identify and discuss some possible challenges that might be faced in implementing a new training process in the company.
ii. List and briefly discuss at least three types or methods of training that can be used for employee training. Of the 3, which would you select to train the retail employees, and why? Be specific.
iii. Differentiate the concept of performance management and performance appraisal with three to four key points. Then, make your case to leadership for or against using annual performance appraisals in the organization. Be specific with your perspective.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course outcomes associated with this homework are:
a) Review the human resource management function of training and development and the function's importance to business strategy.
b) Evaluate the importance of the performance appraisal process and how it is a key component of business strategy.