Part One: According to Goldstien (1993:181) evaluation is “the systematic collection of descriptive and judgmental information necessary to make effective decisions related to the selection,

Leadership Learning & Development

Assignment Brief

Part One: According to Goldstien (1993:181) evaluation is “the systematic collection of descriptive and judgmental information necessary to make effective decisions related to the selection, adoption, value and modification of various instructional activities”. With reference to appropriate academic models and theories, critically evaluate the above statement within the leadership learning and development context by assessing the role of evaluation in the formulation and implementation of an organisation’s strategic human resource development.

Part Two: Management development has to be an integral part of developing the strategy of the business. With reference to appropriate models and theories, critically evaluate the above statement assessing the role of Human Resource Development in the formulation and implementation of an organisation’s corporate strategy

Part One Particular consideration may be given to:  Discussing leadership learning and development models and their relationship to organisational needs  Identifying the key issues influencing leadership learning and development  Evaluating the impact leadership learning and development has on corporate strategy in its attempts to secure competitive advantage  Explaining and comparing theoretical approaches to evaluation and relating these to the context of leadership learning and development

Part Two Particular consideration may be given to:  Analysing management development issues influencing strategy formulation and implementation  Evaluating the impact management development has on corporate strategy in its attempts to secure competitive advantage  Assessing the role of HRD in the development of corporate strategy  Debating issues surrounding the impact of topical and relevant strategic management development issues