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Work Based Learning Project. MGT493 Dr. Muhammad Imran Malik. Recap. Benefits of work based learning Founder of work based learning. Lecture 3. Work based learning skills Work related skills Problem solving and the workplace Example of problem solving at workplace.
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Work Based Learning Project MGT493 Dr. Muhammad ImranMalik
Recap • Benefits of work based learning • Founder of work based learning
Lecture 3 • Work based learning skills • Work related skills • Problem solving and the workplace • Example of problem solving at workplace
Work based learning skills • Develop solutions to workplace problems drawing on theory and practice. • Exploit the workplace as a learning resource. • Manage oneself (and others). • Reflect on what has been learnt in and from the workplace.
Work related skills • Action planning • Problem solving • Entrepreneurship • Goal setting • Negotiation • Networking • Self appraisal • Team working etc.
Problem solving and the work place • Steps in problem solving • Identify the problem • Understand everyone’s interest • List the possible solutions (options) • Evaluate the options • Select an option • Implement the selected option • Learn form feed back
Scenario 1 • With the change in the technology you, being a manager, of Koh - I - Noor Manufacturing are responsible for replacing the computer systems in your organization. Prepare a decision making plan for implementing this decision.
Possible Solution • Step 1 – Identify the problem • Need for replace of computers • Step 2 – understand everyone’s interest • People define demand keeping in view their interest • Step 3 – List the possible solution(s) • Replace with laptops or desk tops • Step 4 – evaluate the options • Which company, which price, which specification • Step 5 – Select the option • You selected Dell P-IV (suppose) • Step 6 – implement the selected option • Purchased and installed in office • Step 7 – learn from feed back • Is this decision fulfill the requirement? (is the problem solved?)
Format for Problem Solution Report • Title page • Abstract or executive summary • Table of contents • List of appendices • Body of report • Introduction • Background – problem history – aims of the study • Research methods – interview, questionnaire etc. • Findings – solution to the problem identified • Recommendations • Conclusion – relate main ideas, problem and solution (output) • References
Assignment • Write a report on a problem that you experienced while working in your organization. • Explain its background – why it happened • What steps were taken by you to solve the problem? OR By utilizing your knowledge and skills solve any one case provided in the link below http://www.ncset.org/publications/essentialtools/flsa/sectioniii_examples.asp
Summary • Work based learning • Types of WBL • Benefits of WBL • Skills for WBL • Problem solving process • Case- assignment