Having read about the assessing HRD needs, designing effective HRD programs, and the implementation of HRD programs, consider the three questions arise that are listed below. In order to participate in a dialogue designed to explore the issues, be sure you respond to the question with your own well-researched answer and at least two of your colleague's responses for each question. Also, make sure you respond to any questions others may ask of you during this week.

Draw from the instructional materials and your personal as well as professional experiences to answer the Discussion Questions below. In order to participate in a dialogue designed to explore the issues, be sure you respond to at least two of your colleague's responses for each question. Also, make sure you respond to any questions others may ask of you during this unit. Remember that this is a discussion, so keep your responses succinct and to the point.

Topic 1: What is a Needs Assessment?

Why is needs assessment so often not performed in many organizations? How could an HRD professional encourage a reluctant management group to approve the time and resources necessary for a needs assessment before selecting and implementing an HRD program? (Chapter 4)

Topic 2: HRD Advantages

What are the advantages of designing an HRD program in-house versus purchasing programs from vendors? (Chapter 5)

The Readings for this week’s discussion questions are: Chapters 4,5,6

This is the site for the ebook for the chapters

http://www.coursesmart.com/SR/5744956/9780538480994/3?__hdv=6.8