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Module 5 Group Assignment

Module 5 Group Assignment

Q Assignment Instructions SUBMIT Group Assignment Submit your completed group assignment by Day 7 of this week.The Module 5 group assignment is to answer the questions regarding • Exercising Strategy:Social Media and MOOCs at PayPal (MO 5.1, 5.2, 5.4) (odd numbered groups) • Exercising Strategy: New Manager Development at Valvoline Instant Oil Change (MO 5.1, 5.2, 5.4) (even numbered groups)

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1. Is PayPal’s approach to training strategic? Why or Why not? PayPal's approach to training is definitely strategic. First, PayPal decided to create a support network where employees can meet and discuss their progress in using learned capabilities on the job by creating a private Facebook group. They wanted to keep their employees up to date with the latest business movements. And also retains the employees. It gives insights to the employees regarding various topics and skills required to complete the work effectively. This helps the organization as employees can learn from each other and also build team relations. They have invited experts on their Facebook group, so their employees can ask questions. PayPal then provides employees with the use of MOOCs online courses to further their learning. PayPal is pushing continuous learning here.