Question 1:

NEEDS TO BE EXPLAINED WITH ASSAY FORMAT AND NEEDS TO INCLUDE AN EXAMPLE. THE ANSWER IN APPROXIMATELY 1500 WORDS.

(a) "Strategic HRD takes a broad and long-term view about how HRD policies and practices can support the achievement of business strategies. It is business-led and have a positive role in helping to ensure that the business attains its goal." Evaluate the above statement based on your research and/or from your organisational experience.

(b)"What happens in HRD is not the only thing that matters - a focus on what happens before and after HRD is also be as important. HRD needs analysis must be prioritised before HRD design, implementation and evaluation." Comment on the above statement on the importance HRD needs analysis with organisational case examples based on your research and/or your organisational experience.