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Training and Development System

Notes 14. Blended learning is effectively replacing e-learning because different learning problems
require different solutions and the key is to apply the ……………….. to a given business
problem.
15. Blended Learning is the natural evolution of e-learning into an integrated programme of
multiple media types, applied toward a business problem in …………… way.

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Caselet How HR Managers can use Technology to Produce
Outstanding Results

“HR managers face several choices regarding how to apply a new technology. Technology
can be used to limit the tasks and responsibilities of workers and 'de-skill' the workforce,
thus turning workers into servants of the technology. Alternatively, HR managers can
select and train workers to master the technology, using it to achieve great accomplishments
and improve the quality of their lives. Technology, when managed effectively, can
empower workers as it improves the competitiveness of organisations” To elicit cooperation
from employees, before introducing new technologies, HR managers can use group
incentives, salary and skill based pay systems to encourage teamwork, cooperation and
joint problem solving.

Source: Scott A Snell and J.W. Dean, "Strategic Compensation for Integrated Manufacturing" Academy of
Management Journal 5, 1994
11.5 Summary

 E-learning means the delivery of a learning programme by electronic means.
 E-learning can be classified as synchronous and asynchronous learning—the terminology
to describe how and when learning and teaching takes place.
 In the synchronous approach, learning and teaching takes place in real time (same time) even
though the trainer and learners are physically separated from each other (place shift).

 In the asynchronous approach, the learning takes place with time delay (time shift) as well as
the trainer and learner being physically separated from each other (place shift).

 Several reasons why e-learning is gaining significance. are, learner friendly technology,
networked environment, geographically distributed workforce and the challenges of work-
life balance.

 The e-learning programme process involves needs identification, programme design,
infrastructure and programme development, launching and evaluation.

 The major advantages of e-learning are that it takes learning to the learners rather than
calling them to the training centre, it can occur at any time at any place depending upon
the convenience of the learner.

 E-learning will not render the traditional trainers jobless by its revolutionary growth.
Rather, it provides new avenues for the trainers to explore newer possibilities in the
profession
 Blended learning is an approach that combines e-learning with other traditional methods of
training for delivering a learning solution.

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