Question

1.What is the managerial context in which these managers will be operating? Do you think training designed to help managers understand the context they will be operating in will be helpful? Why or why not? 2. What types of competencies should be developed in the management training? Give your rationale. NOTEBOOK: EFFECTIVE TRAINING S YSTEMS, STRATEGIES, AND PRACTICES

Answer 1

1. The managerial context that APM is trying to create is team concept. The managers at APM have been selected for their ability to operate in a traditionally structured organization. therefor, it will be necessary to provide training for these managers so they can learn how to function in an organization that operates in a team concept structure. there are many differences between a traditional structure and a team concept structure, and the role of manager is very different in both . Typically managers are very resistant when changing from a traditional structure to a team concept, in fact, this resistence is considerd to be a leading cause of team concept implementation failures. therefor, training will be beneficial if resistance can be overcome.

2. The management training must include technical, interpersonal and leadership training. It states in the case that the manager have little knowledge of the machinery. If managers are to function in a team concept, they must have technical knowledge to be able to perform the work and contribute to problem solving. Additionally managers must be trained in interpersonal skill. Up to now, managers have used conforntational style in dealing with their subordinates. If they are to establish a team concept, they need to develop other ways of dealing with conflict and problem solving. lastly, if the problem solving initiative is to succeed, the managers cannot continue to perform their function from a traditional perspectives. they need some training on leadership in order to evolve from a more transactional style of leadership to being able to participate as a member of the team.