T&D II: Southwest Airlines Needs Analysis

HR UNIT II WEB ASSIGNEMENT Web Assignment 1 For this Web Assignment you will need to research a company’s values and human resource p ractices and how these have helped in the company’s business success. Choose from the following companies (you can also choose one of your own, but you will want to make sure their website gives you the information you need).  Southwest Airlines  Cisco Systems  SAS Institute  Men’s Wearhouse  Intel  Steelcase  Whole Foods  Nokia  Zappos  Columbia Southern University Using the information presented in this unit, perform an organizational needs analysis on the company you choose from above. Examine the company’s values, visions, and statements regarding the importance of training and personal development. Try to contact someone from the company who can give you information about their training program, values, and vision, either by phone or email. Explain who you are, and why you are interested in their company. Answer the question “Is training important to this company?” Explain why or why not using specific examples from the website or your “interview.” Your answer should be prepared using Microsoft Word, be at least 300 words, and be sure to cite all the sources used according to APA format. .