Discussion Question 4_09: Instructions: Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to each of the following discussion questions. Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer each discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information. Your Discussion Question responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as the questions themselves. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document them in a bibliography using APA style.
Your firm has been using a tried-and-true paper-based method of account management for 70 years. Upper management has determined that a new online version would be more effective. With training as one of your components, explain how you would bring about change in your organization using Lewin’s 3-step model. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)
Activity 4_10: Instructions: Activity Instructions: New Employee Orientation
Training Magazine reports that only 4% of the companies they surveyed do not provide new employee orientations. This activity deals with orientation and is comprised of two (2) parts. Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself. If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc. In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document them in a bibliography using APA style. (100 points) (A 4-page response is required for the combination of Parts A and B.)
Part A Through research, identify five (5) companies that provide new hire orientations and write a report that describes what each of the five (5) companies covers in its orientation. At least one (1) of the five (5) companies should be one that you research through a telephone interview, research through a personal visit, or know from personal experience. This report should include objectives, schedules/outlines, etc., to convey what these organizations stress in new employee orientations. In addition, include noted “best practices” activities that personally impress you. (55 points)
Part B Create a training program identifying the main topics that you think should be covered in a new employee orientation for an existing or imaginary company. Be specific. Your training program should include an outline of topics, schedule, five (5) course learning objectives, and what you consider the best delivery method. (45 points)
