The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)
What would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the Fabrics Inc. examples These sections are labeled, "The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)". Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated the phases of the Training Process Model, from the needs analysis to evaluation. Notice how the phases build on one another.
Developing a training program, for this small fabrications company. Continues with a description of the Fabrics, Inc., training program identifying the training design. Examples of some of the training outputs, starting with the instructor's manual and elaborates on the development and implementation steps. Finally, Chapter 9 examines the evaluation phase of the Fabrics, Inc. training.
The paper should use APA formatted headings to identify each of the following required sections:
• Abstract
• Background of Fabrics, Inc.
• Needs Analysis
• Training Design
• Development and Implementation
• Evaluation of Training
• Conclusion
• References
The paper should be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference page) and answer to the following prompts for each phase of the training process model:
Needs Analysis
Critique the organizational analysis conducted for Fabrics, Inc. and determine if there are other questions that should have been asked. Review the operational analysis done through the interview. Note that it was not completed. Generate some of the other questions that should be asked.
Training Design
In the design phase of Fabrics, Inc. Blanchard and Thacker (2013) only developed objectives for conflict resolution. Choose one of the other training requirements and develop three to four learning objectives. Critique the design component and identify areas that were not addressed satisfactorily.
Development and Implementation
Note that there is no discussion of Fabrics, Inc. in the development or implementation aspects of the training. List and describe additional training modules that could be developed based on the training objectives that were developed in the design phase of Fabrics, Inc.
Evaluation of Training
Evaluate the two evaluation instruments used in the Fabrics, Inc. case. Discuss how the evaluation results should be used. Be sure to address internal and external validity of the measurements.
The paper
• Should be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding title and references pages).
• Should be double spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Should include a separate title page with the following:
o Title of The Training Program
o Student's name
o Course name and number
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted
• Should include an abstract and the required headings as noted in the prompt above.
• Should use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
• Should document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Should include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.