Learning and Development in Organisations

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, analysis, and application related to L&D. In particular students will demonstrate knowledge and comprehension outcomes through an understanding of:

1. The origins and purpose of L&D, and how it is a major factor in international, national, educational, and organisational contexts;
2. The individual employee as an adult learner and influences on employee behaviour;
3. Key L&D issues at the individual employee level, including employee orientation and socialisation and mentoring and coaching.
4. Key L&D issues at the organisational level and the importance of organisational learning and knowledge management.
5. The range of interventions beyond training that may be required for optimum organisational and individual performance.
6. Contemporary issues that impact L&D, such as e-learning, employee mobility, the challenges presented by a global workforce, HRD for the contingent workforce, and work-life balance.

**The analysis and application outcome is to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate an L&D intervention in an applied setting. This will be documented by a major semester project.

BCom Graduate Profile
MGMT331 addresses the BCom learning goals in the following manner:

1.1. BCom graduates have an in-depth understanding of the body knowledge pertaining to learning and development. They are able to critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within the discipline.

The group project is an opportunity for students to demonstrate the application of advanced knowledge of L&D, in particular training needs analysis, training design, training facilitation and the evaluation of training. Recall, understanding, application and the critical evaluation of advanced L&D knowledge are also assessed in the final exam.

1.2. BCom graduates have a broad understanding of the key domains of commerce.
MGMT331 builds on the broad understanding of commerce that students would have gained in courses such as MGMT100, MGMT206 and MGMT207. For example, we draw on basic theories of learning (covered in MGMT206) to discuss how adults learn in an organisational context. Similarly we draw on the concepts of vertical alignment and horizontal integration (covered in MGMT207) when discussing strategic L&D. This understanding is assessed in the final exam.  

2.1. BCom graduates possess key skills and attributes sought by employers which can be used in a range of applications.

The group project requires students to assess training needs, design and implement a training programme, and evaluate the training programme. This requires students to draw on their planning, problem solving, personal communication and teamwork skills, all of which are required by employers.

2.2. BCom graduates can discuss the ethical implications of a situation from the perspective of relevant stakeholders.

Although not specifically addressed in this course, key ethical and multicultural issues are discussed as part of our discussion of adult learning and also strategic L&D (multicultural perspectives), as well as the evaluation of training (ethical implications)

2.4. BCom graduates can write a report on a problem/issue/situation/scenario that (a) incorporates content at an appropriate level of detail; (b) is logically structured; and (c) is presented professionally using correct English, referencing and appropriate resources.
Written and verbal communication are assessed in this course through the group.

3.1. BCom graduates are aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.

This learning goal is not addressed in MGMT331.

4.1. BCom graduates will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.

This learning goal is not addressed in MGMT331, however, students who are interested in connecting with the HR resource profession in Christchurch are encouraged to apply for the HRINZ student ambassador programme.

5.1. BCom graduates can comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.

This learning goal is addressed in the topics on strategic L&D and organisational learning. This content is assessed in the final examination.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:

	Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
	Employable, innovative and enterprising Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.

Prerequisites

For further information see Management, Marketing and Tourism .