Discuss how national culture can have an impact on the employee receptiveness to training and development. How can/should training needs be adapted to manage differences in national culture?
1. What are the three levels of organizational culture? What impact does culture have on training and development? Why is it important to consider culture when developing a training and development strategy?
2. What are the three key antecedents for successful onboarding? How can the company use other HR functions, such as recruitment and selection, to ensure onboarding success?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a formal versus informal onboarding program? Under what conditions might an informal plan be effective to help new employees learn about the job and the company?
