Assignment: The Case for Social Learning
Explore "Writing a Business Memo" in the Center for Writing Excellence.
Complete one of the following options.
Option I
Write a minimum 700-word business memo as a member of the training department for your organization to the Director of Training and Development about the need to implement a social learning component for employees. Describe the significance of this approach, and discuss the following as you consider creating content:
1. Define social learning. Describe how it is related to but different from formal training.
2. Describe the goals that could be achieved through social learning that otherwise would not be achieved within the organization.
3. Discuss the benefits of social learning.
4. Include an overview of some tools that might be used.
5. Set the expectation for how such a program might be introduced to the workforce, along with timing for success.
Option II
Write a minimum 700-word business memo as the Director of Training and Development for your organization to employees about an upcoming launch of a social learning component. Because the workforce comprises a diverse group of individuals, include the following:
1. Define social learning. Describe how it is related to but different from formal training.
2. Describe the benefits of participating in social learning and provide one example of how social learning might help an employee to progress in his or her job.
3. Include an overview of some tools that might be used and the training that will be provided to employees for using these tools.
4. Provide next steps for employee participation, including setting appropriate expectations and signs of success.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.