Executive Summary: Needs Analysis For Target's Success
Needs Analysis
Mary Kelly, Candace Thompson, Deidre Anderson, Brenda Bower
HRM/326
October 6, 2014
Tracey Durden
Needs Analysis
The success of any organization is dependent upon the development of the employees and ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and abilities to carry out the mission of the organization in a way that will achieve company goals and objectives. Target is one of the largest retail department stores, and a contributing factor to their success is developing employees. Prior to training, Target must conduct a needs analysis to determine if and what training is necessary to achieve the company’s goals and objectives. The first step is to conduct an organizational analysis to review where the organization is in regards …show more content…
In addition, Target operates an online business Target.com (http://investors.target.com). Target operates in 1,925 stores, 1,795 in the United States and 130 in Canada. Target is known for providing outstanding customer service; this continues to be their focus as they expand the business in Canada with a goal of having 215 stores in Canada in 2015. Targets mission statement states “it 's our belief that great design is fun, energetic, surprising and smart—and it should be accessible and affordable for everyone. When we talk about our dedication to good design, we don’t just mean how something looks, but also how it satisfies a need, how it simplifies your life, and how it makes you feel” …show more content…
Making the few suggested changes Target will continue to motivate and develop their team members.
Task Analysis When a business establishes a task analysis they are outlining the needs of each position then create a way to impart knowledge upon their workers while maintaining their motivation. Target’s leaders believe that all types of acknowledgement of job well done increases their team members’ performance. They do this by offering both formal and informal recognition programs (Target.com, 2014).
Performing a task analysis allow leaders and managers to simplify the many jobs they have into more manageable tasks. Simplifying jobs allows there to be a more efficient means to complete specific tasks which helps to reach their goals in a more expeditious manner. Task analysis gives employees the opportunity to complete their given tasks in a way in which they are able to reach the company’s goals and increase their
Mary Kelly, Candace Thompson, Deidre Anderson, Brenda Bower
HRM/326
October 6, 2014
Tracey Durden
Needs Analysis
The success of any organization is dependent upon the development of the employees and ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and abilities to carry out the mission of the organization in a way that will achieve company goals and objectives. Target is one of the largest retail department stores, and a contributing factor to their success is developing employees. Prior to training, Target must conduct a needs analysis to determine if and what training is necessary to achieve the company’s goals and objectives. The first step is to conduct an organizational analysis to review where the organization is in regards …show more content…
In addition, Target operates an online business Target.com (http://investors.target.com). Target operates in 1,925 stores, 1,795 in the United States and 130 in Canada. Target is known for providing outstanding customer service; this continues to be their focus as they expand the business in Canada with a goal of having 215 stores in Canada in 2015. Targets mission statement states “it 's our belief that great design is fun, energetic, surprising and smart—and it should be accessible and affordable for everyone. When we talk about our dedication to good design, we don’t just mean how something looks, but also how it satisfies a need, how it simplifies your life, and how it makes you feel” …show more content…
Making the few suggested changes Target will continue to motivate and develop their team members.
Task Analysis When a business establishes a task analysis they are outlining the needs of each position then create a way to impart knowledge upon their workers while maintaining their motivation. Target’s leaders believe that all types of acknowledgement of job well done increases their team members’ performance. They do this by offering both formal and informal recognition programs (Target.com, 2014).
Performing a task analysis allow leaders and managers to simplify the many jobs they have into more manageable tasks. Simplifying jobs allows there to be a more efficient means to complete specific tasks which helps to reach their goals in a more expeditious manner. Task analysis gives employees the opportunity to complete their given tasks in a way in which they are able to reach the company’s goals and increase their