Becoming a Training and Development Manager

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Becoming a Training and Development Manager

I. Background

  1. Products &/or services of this industry (and company, if appropriate)
  2. History of this industry & its life cycle status
  3. Industry revenues and profitability indicators during the previous 3 years
  4. Strategic issues & questions that could influence the future problems and opportunities of firms in this industry

II. Objectives of this study

  1. Motivation or purpose for the study (To determine if Training and Development is a good career choice)
  2. Research question (“What are the likely future advantages or disadvantages for becoming a Training and Development Manager?”)
  3. Strategic issues
  4. Intended scope of research results

III. Literature Review

  1. Introduction: Students are to illustrate the major topics that are included in the Literature Review along with rationale for using them.
  2. Body of the review: This section should contain information that has been captured from secondary sources that will create value for the understanding of this topic and analysis of same. This information should be relevant to the study and enhance the understanding of the issues of importance that are contained in this outline and other issues as deemed necessary by the student and instructor. This section will not replace the information contained in IV of this paper, it will serve to supplement and clarify other issues of relevance.
  3. Review: A review of the main points that were discovered in a format that is focused and that offers a quick understanding of the information presented in the Body.

IV. Findings: Include all that apply

  1. Driving forces of change
  2. Relevant economic trends & forecasts
  3. Market trends & forecasts (“Markets” are sources of demand for an industry’s products &/or services.)
  4. Industry analysis
  5. Major competitors
  6. Is the industry concentrated or fragmented? ¬ Herfindahl¬Hirschman Index (industry concentration)
  7. BCG matrix & explanation (advise if applicable or not applicable)
  8. Ansoff’s matrix & explanation (advise if applicable or not applicable)
  9. Five forces analysis
  10. Critical success factors
  11. Summary of findings

V. Conclusions & Recommendations

  1. Resolutions of research question and strategic issues (See section II.B & C.)
  2. Industry attractiveness for stakeholders (employees, investors, society)
  3. Near¬term action priorities for aspiring employment candidates