School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
MN30290 Strategic knowledge development |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 40%, EX 60% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take MN20291 |
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Aims: To provide an introduction to the processes of adult learning, training and development from both an individual and an organisational perspective. To provide a framework for the links between learning and Strategic Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit the student would be able to: * Provide a framework for analysis and understanding of current thinking in strategic knowledge development; * Understand the nature and contribution of knowledge, learning and development to organisational success; * Appreciate the role and responsibilities of the individual in training and development; * Differentiate between employee and management development; * Make suggestions for creative and innovative approaches to adult learning. Skills: Analysis of case material (taught) Critical reflection on theory (taught) Application of theoretical models (taught) Conversations with practitioners (facilitated) Design of a learning intervention (taught and facilitated). Content: The role of knowledge, training and development in organisations; The nature of strategic Human Resource Development; The process of organisational learning; Theories and practice of learning ; adult learning ; lifelong learning ; experiential learning ; managers as developers ; learning technologies ; the training and development cycle ; assessment methodologies ; evaluation techniques ; feedback mechanisms ; new approached to CPD. |