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Grant Writing For The Human Resource Development Professional, Wendy Dresser-Recktenwald
Grant Writing For The Human Resource Development Professional, Wendy Dresser-Recktenwald
Education Masters
The purpose of this project is to document the development of a resource guide for the HRD professional, detailing how to identify a funding need, a funding source, how to obtain a request for proposal, how to prepare a proposal, and how to lay the groundwork for successfully completing the grant project. The research conducted for this project specifically examines the skills and knowledge required to manage and to design the development of a grant proposal. Furthermore, this project reflects the analytical, business, interpersonal, leadership, technical, and technological competencies required of effective Human Resource Development professionals (HRD).
A Paper In Human Resource Development, Kristine M. Oddo
A Paper In Human Resource Development, Kristine M. Oddo
Education Masters
The purpose of this paper is to document the process of a planned organizational change in a startup company through the efforts of an external consultant. This change effort focuses on the development of an employee handbook for an upstate New York Internet startup company and follows the Action Research model for change. Both the company and employee names have been changed to ensure anonymity. Research conducted for this task involved finding the applicable state and federal laws required of employee handbooks through an extensive literature review as well as inputting the policy and procedure information deemed important from ShopAround, …
Guide To Developing Instructor-Led Training Video, Andrew Bauer
Guide To Developing Instructor-Led Training Video, Andrew Bauer
Education Masters
Today's ever-changing workforce requires organization's to constantly train and educate their workforce. Obtaining talent from other cultures is one method to ensure the workforce remains educated and up to date on all the necessary training and information. Problems may arise when different cultures are forced to work and train together. The workforce may be diverse, but the importance of proper education and training still exist. Many methods of training the workforce exist, but only certain training methods can be effective in certain situations. Training by video is a method of training that can be utilized in many situations. Another effective …
Assessment Of Graduate Human Resources Development Program For St. John Fisher College, Erin A. Glanton
Assessment Of Graduate Human Resources Development Program For St. John Fisher College, Erin A. Glanton
Education Masters
The first formal assessment of the Graduate Human Resource Development program at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY is conducted and reviewed. This assessment from the learners' perspective is examined at five levels: Kirkpatrick's (1998b) four levels of evaluation and the fifth by Hamblin (1974). The five levels are Level 1: Reaction, Level2: Learning, Level 3: Behavior, Level4: Results, and Level 5: Ultimate Value. The assessment is conducted using self-report information about learners matriculated into the program, college-provided data about them, and input from their employers. The findings suggest that there are significant differences between groups of Learners in …
Aligning Hr Practices With Desired Organizational Culture: A Case Study, Geoffrey W. Peters
Aligning Hr Practices With Desired Organizational Culture: A Case Study, Geoffrey W. Peters
Education Masters
The purpose of this retrospective case study is to (a) examine an organization's culture and its human resource (HR) practices and (b) assess those HR practices in light of the cultural change needed to remain congruent with its changing business environment. The reader will gain an appreciation for the retrospective value of Cameron and Quinn's organizational diagnostic tools as a means by which to understand the values orientation of their organization. A method by which to measure the effectiveness of their HR practices, using recommendations from Dave Ulrich, in driving and sustaining those values is also provided.
Employee Satisfaction At The Legal Aid Society (Las) Of Rochester, Ny, Geoffrey M. Kilonzo
Employee Satisfaction At The Legal Aid Society (Las) Of Rochester, Ny, Geoffrey M. Kilonzo
Education Masters
This study examines the satisfaction levels of employees at the Legal Aid Society (LAS) in Rochester New York. Employees satisfaction in terms of being satisfied or not satisfied with their job was measured using a survey instrument that consisted of qualitative and quantitative questions. The quantitative part contained 75 statements asking employees to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement on a six-point Likert-scale. The qualitativl:! .S(:!(.:tiun was comprised of three, open-ended questions asking participants to respond in terms of what they like, dislike, and recommendations for improvements about their jobs at Legal Aid Society. Data were gathered from 43 …
Barriers To Action Learning In The United States, Christopher Comparetta
Barriers To Action Learning In The United States, Christopher Comparetta
Education Masters
This study investigates the contribution barriers to Action Learning play in limiting its use in United States organizations. Reviewing literature on current practices identifies barriers to Action Learning. Seven hypotheses are tested to determine if there is a significant difference between the practices used in US Action Learning programs versus similar programs in non-US organizations. Results of a survey administered to a sample of Action Learning practitioners did not substantiate any of the seven hypotheses.
National Comparison Of Graduate Level Human Resource Development Programs, Cheryl A. Klein
National Comparison Of Graduate Level Human Resource Development Programs, Cheryl A. Klein
Education Masters
The field of human resource development is evolving into a discipline that is increasingly recognized in organizations and the educational community. The rapidly changing professional world, coupled with shifting demographics, technological advancements, and opportunities for lifelong learning, has placed high expectations on human resource practitioners. In order to provide a standard for best practices, continual assessment and evaluation is essential. This study provides benchmarking information for graduate level programs in human resource development. A review of related literature provides the background and theoretical relationship to educational programs. Curriculum, program requirements, demographic trends, and mission statement data are compared and synthesized …
Mentoring Programs Within Area Companies Compared To The Mentoring Program Of The Walt Disney World Company, Douglas C. Gardner
Mentoring Programs Within Area Companies Compared To The Mentoring Program Of The Walt Disney World Company, Douglas C. Gardner
Education Masters
This study examines the characteristics of mentoring programs in ten organizations located in Rochester, New York. These programs were compared and contracted with the mentoring program employed by the Walt Disney World Company. Participants completed a survey on their mentoring program commenting on the components of the program, objectives promoted in the program, the average length of program and adjectives describing the program. This survey revealed that the mentoring programs in the Rochester area companies did resemble some characteristics found in the Walt Disney World Company's program, the biggest difference was found in why the program was in place. The …