Learning Platforms

Question 1

Ensuring that knowledge is retained during the training and development process is essential. For instructors/trainers who utilize e-learning platforms, assessing participant engagement and knowledge retention can be difficult. Explain the following:

• The advantages, and disadvantages, of e-learning, including where e-learning can best be used, and where it may not be the most preferred method.
• Then, determine how e-learning can be utilized to enhance the retention of knowledge within an organization.

Question 2

In approximately 1,500 words, write a review of the article Kabasakal, H. and Bodur, M., 2002. Arabic cluster: a bridge between East and West. Journal of World Business, 37(1), pp.40-54 which addresses the following:

1. A summary of the main points of the article
2. An overview of the arguments, models, and perspectives taken
3. The implications of the article for HR in the Middle East
4. The learning that you have received from the article
5. Comments – positive and/or negative – you may have
6. Conclusion