Question 1 (25 Marks) As a not for profit charitable institution, we work with limited resources to deliver meaningful training and experiences to our staff in order to support both career growth, and the needs of the business. Evaluate the fundamental HRD functions and provide a critical analysis of the human resource development practices implemented by Toronto International Film Festival in the context of achieving the strategic objectives of the organisation and individual employee goals.

Question 2 (25 Marks) In addition to the Performance Agreement, we also ask each employee to identify two or three professional development goals for the year. Based on this statement, advise the management of the Toronto International Film Festival on conducting Training Needs Analysis (TNA) at various levels in order to develop appropriate and strategic professional development goals. The discussion should provide relevant theory on types of needs analyses and application of suitable examples to support your answer.

Question 3 (25 Marks) Our training and development programmes are split into training led by external vendors (i.e. Management workshops, CPR certification, Smart Serve, Conflict in the Workplace, etc) along with topics that fall under our HR Wellness Programme (i.e. sessions on nutrition, sleep therapy, stress, visits with Therapy Dogs, etc.). Provide a critical assessment of the training methods applied by the Toronto International Film Festival. Recommend and evaluate suitable off-the-job training methods that should be considered by the organisation in addressing their talent development needs.

Question 4 (25 Marks) The Subject Matter Expert Programme provided an opportunity for our HR team to expand our training offerings, and a space for TIFF employees to share information and knowledge with their co-workers, and accomplish professional development goals they had set for themselves for the year. With the new year, we will have a new set of Performance Agreement and Professional Development goals and we plan to grow the number of Subject Matter Experts in 2016. With reference to relevant theory, examine the relationship between performance management and coaching and evaluate the application of any TWO (2) coaching approaches that would enhance the success of coaching when implementing on- the-Job training Methods at the Toronto International F