Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Presented at the end of Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and  Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real  situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the  Fabrics Inc. example at the end of Chapter 4. In the Fabrics Inc.  example, Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated, needs analysis,  the first phase in the Training Process Model.

In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference  pages), discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and what  might be done differently using the Fabrics Inc. example. Identify the  sources of data used in the analysis. Discuss how closely the approach  correspond to the ideal model presented in the Blanchard and Thacker  (2013) text. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment  methods used. Then, describe at least two additional methods that could  have been used, providing rationale as to why these methods could be  used.

Your paper should include an introduction (a thesis statement and a  preview of your paper), APA formatted headings to organize and identify  each section of your paper, and a conclusion paragraph including  restatement of the thesis. An Abstract is not required. Your paper must  be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing  Center. Your paper must also include citations and references for the  Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least three scholarly sources  from the Ashford University Library.

The paper

• Must be 800 to 1,000 words, double-spaced in length (excluding the  title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as  outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.