"A company is only as good as its people. Their skills, education, and knowledge are examples of how human capital contributes to an organizations success. Investment in human capital heavily influenced the growth of leading companies like Meta, ADs, and MS. Many companies say it, but investment (and policies and systems) speak to whether a company is truly treating people as its most valuable asset. In the context of this statement, select any organization that you are familiar with, and act in the capacity of the Head of Human Resource Development, is appointed to assist your organization in effectively implementing various projects for your organization to continuously adapt to the dynamic business environment and achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the industry. Develop a comprehensive document on various organizational issues, for discussion during your next strategic review meeting. The document should provide sufficient reference to the organizational context, and extensive integration of appropriate theory and research evidence. The document must address the questions below"

5.1 Analyse the recent challenges that your organization has been experiencing and justify the role of training and development in addressing some of these issues within your organization. Provide suitable examples to support the reasons for suggestions. [25 Mraks]

5.2 Based on the recent challenges that your organization is experiencing, Identify and motivate one area that you recommend for change to be instituted. Provide a critical argument on the possible application of Kurt Lewins Three Stages model in managing change with minimum resistance from internal stakeholders within your organization. Apply convincing examples of the role of training in this process to support the discussion. [25 Marks]

5.3 To improve the adult learning approaches in your training interventions, analyze and examine the application of different modes of learning and learning styles in your organization. Apply relevant examples to corroborate the discussion. [25 Marks]

5.4 One of the fundamental approaches to understanding management work is to identify the roles the manager engages in. Critically explore Mintzbergs managerial roles and propose initiatives that your organizations may implement to enhance the performance of your managers in their roles to better manage organizational challenges. [25 Marks]