Benchmark Assignment - Training and Development

Benchmark Assignment – Training and Development

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Assessment Description

Training and development prompts change within an organization. The goal of training is to identify areas for improvement and to develop growth opportunities that support the employees in their professional career.

For this assignment, you are required to develop a small training exercise in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Review previous needs assessments and training observations conducted at your workplace to help identify one area for improvement that would benefit your organization. This training exercise does not need to be implemented but should include at least one deliverable that you could use during the training exercise. As you are reviewing your organization, consider employee engagement, systems and procedures, communication, resources, succession planning, and the culture within the organization. These are suggestions for possible areas that could benefit from a training exercise.

Create an 8-10 slide PowerPoint presentation of your training exercise, with speaker notes, and include the following:

What are the overall goals for the training or the benefit to the selected organization?
What are two specific objectives for the training exercise?
What processes or procedures will change after the training has been completed?
Describe the strategies or actions involved in the training exercise to meet the established goals and objectives. What is the expected employee performance or application after the training? How will the strategies drive successful business results and improve employee performance?
How will the organization provide support to the current employees receiving this training? To new employees? How will the effectiveness of the training exercise be measured to confirm the anticipated improvement of employee performance?

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Benchmark Information:
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
MBA-Strat HR Mgmt
5.2 Recommend strategies for utilizing the workforce to enhance an organization’s human capital talent in order to drive successful business results.

Rubric Criteria

Total150 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Less than Satisfactory	3. Satisfactory	4. Good	5. Excellent
Language Use and Audience Awareness Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.	0 points Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.	11.1 points Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.	11.85 points Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.	13.05 points The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.	15 points The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.
Presentation of Content Presentation of Content	0 points The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Presentation includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.	33.3 points The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Presentation includes some persuasive information.	35.55 points The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information, exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Presentation includes persuasive information from reliable sources.	39.15 points The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.	45 points The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.
Goal for the Training Goal for the Training	0 points The training does not include a goal for the organization.	5.55 points The training includes a goal for the organization, but it is incomplete or lacks details.	5.93 points The training includes a detailed goal for the organization and provides reasoning based on observations conducted.	6.53 points The training includes a goal for the organization.	7.5 points The training includes a detailed goal for the organization and provides thorough research conducted during observations.
Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful Business Results (B) Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful Business Results (C: 5.2)	0 points The training does not include strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results.	11.1 points The training includes strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results, but they are incomplete or lack details.	11.85 points The training includes strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results.	13.05 points The training includes detailed strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results. There is an explanation for using the strategies to improve employee performance.	15 points The training includes detailed strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results. There is an explanation for using the strategies to improve employee performance and a connection between organizational goals and the training and development provided.
Objectives for the Training Objectives for the Training	0 points The training does not include objectives.	5.55 points The training includes two specific objectives.	5.93 points The training includes two objectives, but they are not aligned with the overall goals of the training.	6.53 points The training includes two objectives that are aligned and appropriate for the goals of the training.	7.5 points The training includes two objectives that are aligned and connect to the goals of the training.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)	0 points Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.	5.55 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.	5.93 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader.	6.53 points Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.	7.5 points Writer is clearly in control of standard, written, academic English.
Layout Layout	0 points The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.	11.1 points The layout shows some structure but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.	11.85 points The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.	13.05 points The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.	15 points The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.
Documentation of Sources Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)	0 points Sources are not documented.	5.55 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	5.93 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	6.53 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	7.5 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
Support and Training Effectiveness Support and Training Effectiveness	0 points The training does not include an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees.	11.1 points The training includes an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees but it is incomplete. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured lacks details.	11.85 points The training includes an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. There is an explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured.	13.05 points The training includes a detailed explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured is adequately written.	15 points The training includes a thorough explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured is comprehensively written.
Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training	0 points The training does not describe new processes and procedures to be implemented.	11.1 points The training includes new processes and procedures to be implemented, but they are incomplete or lack details.	11.85 points The training includes new processes and procedures to be implemented after the training.	13.05 points The training includes detailed processes and procedures to be implemented after the training with an explanation about the changes that will occur.	15 points The training includes detailed processes and procedures to be implemented after the training with an explanation about the changes that will occur. The student addresses the strengths and weaknesses of employees and how to build on employee assets.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Less than Satisfactory

3. Satisfactory

4. Good

5. Excellent

Language Use and Audience Awareness

Includes sentence construction, word choice, etc.

0 points

Inappropriate word choice and lack of variety in language use are evident. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of primer prose indicates writer either does not apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

11.1 points

Some distracting inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.

11.85 points

Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

13.05 points

The writer is clearly aware of audience, uses a variety of appropriate vocabulary for the targeted audience, and uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

15 points

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in distinctive and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

Presentation of Content

Presentation of Content

0 points

The content lacks a clear point of view and logical sequence of information. Presentation includes little persuasive information. Sequencing of ideas is unclear.

33.3 points

The content is vague in conveying a point of view and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Presentation includes some persuasive information.

35.55 points

The content is written with a logical progression of ideas and supporting information, exhibiting a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Presentation includes persuasive information from reliable sources.

39.15 points

The presentation slides are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.

45 points

The content is written clearly and concisely. Ideas universally progress and relate to each other. The project includes motivating questions and advanced organizers. The project gives the audience a clear sense of the main idea.

Goal for the Training

Goal for the Training

0 points

The training does not include a goal for the organization.

5.55 points

The training includes a goal for the organization, but it is incomplete or lacks details.

5.93 points

The training includes a detailed goal for the organization and provides reasoning based on observations conducted.

6.53 points

The training includes a goal for the organization.

7.5 points

The training includes a detailed goal for the organization and provides thorough research conducted during observations.

Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful Business Results (B)

Strategies in the Training to Meet Goals and Drive Successful Business Results (C: 5.2)

0 points

The training does not include strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results.

11.1 points

The training includes strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results, but they are incomplete or lack details.

11.85 points

The training includes strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results.

13.05 points

The training includes detailed strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results. There is an explanation for using the strategies to improve employee performance.

15 points

The training includes detailed strategies to meet organizational goals and drive successful business results. There is an explanation for using the strategies to improve employee performance and a connection between organizational goals and the training and development provided.

Objectives for the Training

Objectives for the Training

0 points

The training does not include objectives.

5.55 points

The training includes two specific objectives.

5.93 points

The training includes two objectives, but they are not aligned with the overall goals of the training.

6.53 points

The training includes two objectives that are aligned and appropriate for the goals of the training.

7.5 points

The training includes two objectives that are aligned and connect to the goals of the training.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

0 points

Slide errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.

5.55 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.

5.93 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader.

6.53 points

Slides are largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.

7.5 points

Writer is clearly in control of standard, written, academic English.

Layout

Layout

0 points

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings, and subheadings to enhance the readability. The text is extremely difficult to read with long blocks of text, small point size for fonts, and inappropriate contrasting colors. Poor use of headings, subheadings, indentations, or bold formatting is evident.

11.1 points

The layout shows some structure but appears cluttered and busy or distracting with large gaps of white space or a distracting background. Overall readability is difficult due to lengthy paragraphs, too many different fonts, dark or busy background, overuse of bold, or lack of appropriate indentations of text.

11.85 points

The layout background and text complement each other and enable the content to be easily read. The fonts are easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.

13.05 points

The layout uses horizontal and vertical white space appropriately. Sometimes the fonts are easy to read, but in a few places the use of fonts, italics, bold, long paragraphs, color, or busy background detracts and does not enhance readability.

15 points

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and white space. Text is appropriate in length for the target audience and to the point. The background and colors enhance the readability of the text.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

5.55 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

5.93 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

6.53 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

7.5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Support and Training Effectiveness

Support and Training Effectiveness

0 points

The training does not include an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees.

11.1 points

The training includes an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees but it is incomplete. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured lacks details.

11.85 points

The training includes an explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. There is an explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured.

13.05 points

The training includes a detailed explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured is adequately written.

15 points

The training includes a thorough explanation of how the organization will support current and new employees. The explanation of how the effectiveness of the training exercise will be measured is comprehensively written.

Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training

Processes and Procedures Implemented After Training

0 points

The training does not describe new processes and procedures to be implemented.

11.1 points

The training includes new processes and procedures to be implemented, but they are incomplete or lack details.

11.85 points

The training includes new processes and procedures to be implemented after the training.

13.05 points

The training includes detailed processes and procedures to be implemented after the training with an explanation about the changes that will occur.

15 points

The training includes detailed processes and procedures to be implemented after the training with an explanation about the changes that will occur. The student addresses the strengths and weaknesses of employees and how to build on employee assets.

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Grading Rubric

Performance Category	100% or highest level of performance 100% 16 points	Very good or high level of performance 88% 14 points	Acceptable level of performance 81% 13 points	Inadequate demonstration of expectations 68% 11 points	Deficient level of performance 56% 9 points	Failing level of performance 55% or less 0 points
Total Points Possible= 50	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Scholarliness Demonstrates achievement of scholarly inquiry for professional and academic topics.	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in all of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three or more of the following elements Provides evidence of scholarly inquiry relevant to required TD topic(s). Presents specific information from scholarly sources to develop a comprehensive presentation of facts. Uses at least one outside scholarly reference that is relevant, less than 5 years old (use of older references requires instructor permission) and reliable for the required topic.* Uses in-text citation and full reference at end of posting when presenting another person’s thoughts as quotes or paraphrase of information
	16 Points	14 Points	13 Points	11 Points	9 Points	0 Points
Application of Course Knowledge Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply principles, knowledge and information learned in the outside readings and relate them to real-life professional situations	Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from and scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements: Applies principles, knowledge and information from scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned from scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.	Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in three of the following elements Applies principles, knowledge and information and scholarly resources to the required topic. Applies facts, principles or concepts learned scholarly resources to a professional experience. Application of information is comprehensive and specific to the required topic.
	10 Points	9 Points			6 Points	0 Points
Interactive Dialogue Initial post should be a minimum of 300 words (references do not count toward word count) The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each (references do not count toward word count) Responses are substantive and relate to the topic.	Demonstrated all of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 3 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.			Demonstrated 2 of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.	Demonstrated 1 or less of the following: Initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. The peer and instructor responses must be a minimum of 150 words each. Responses are substantive Responses are related to the topic of discussion.
	8 Points	7 Points	6 Points	5 Points	4 Points	0 Points
Grammar, Syntax, APA Points deducted for improper grammar, syntax and APA style of writing. The source of information is the APA Manual 6th Edition Error is defined to be a unique APA error. Same type of error is only counted as one error.	The following was present: 0-3 errors in APA format AND Responses have 0-3 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND Writing style is generally clear, focused on topic,and facilitates communication.	The following was present: 4-6 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 4-5 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is somewhat focused on topic.	The following was present: 7-9 errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have 6-7 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is slightly focused on topic making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 10- 12 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-9 grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand.	The following was present: 13 – 15 errors in APA format AND/OR Responses have 8-10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors AND/OR Writing style is not focused on topic, making discussion difficult to understand. AND/OR The student continues to make repeated mistakes in any of the above areas after written correction by the instructor.	The following was present: 16 to greater errors in APA format. AND/OR Responses have more than 10 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. AND/OR Writing style does not facilitate communication
	0 Points Deducted					5 Points Lost
Participation Requirements	Demonstrated the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days					Failed to demonstrate the following: Initial, peer, and faculty postings were made on 3 separate days
	0 Points Lost					5 Points Lost
Due Date Requirements	Demonstrated all of the following: The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.					Demonstrates one or less of the following. The initial posting to the graded threaded discussion topic is posted within the course no later than Wednesday, 11:59 pm MT. A minimum of one peer and one instructor responses are to be posted within the course no later than Sunday, 11:59 pm MT.

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