Reaction Paper
Reaction Paper
Humans, as learners, are not just cognitively learning about new ideas and concepts, we
are also observing others as peers, guides, and role-models and copying or replicating
their behaviours. Setting it apart from other traditional learning theories, the “social
cognitive learning theory highlights the idea that much human learning occurs in a
social environment. By observing others, people acquire knowledge, rules, skills,
strategies, beliefs, and attitudes” (Schunk, 1996. p. 102).
Reactions
This learning theory immediately resonated with me as a government employee (teacher
in profession) taking part in formal, non-formal and informal learning. I agree with
Bandura, the major theorist for this perspective, that “the cognitive component of
learning is only part of the picture” (Bandura, 1996). I personally learn the most when I
can see a concept put in to context when applied in a true-to-life setting.
As to presenters it was presented in details by each presenter and to the quality of the
video it is good enough for a beginner.
Reaction Paper Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow (1943, 1954) stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some
needs take precedence over others.
Our most basic need is for physical survival, and this will be the first thing that motivates our
behaviour. Once that level is fulfilled the next level up is what motivates us, and so on.
1. Physiological needs - these are biological requirements for human survival, e.g. air, food,
drink, shelter, clothing, warmth, sex, sleep.
If these needs are not satisfied the human body cannot function optimally. Maslow considered
physiological needs the most important as all the other needs become secondary until these needs
are met.
2. Safety needs - protection from elements, security, order, law, stability, freedom from fear.
3. Love and belongingness needs - after physiological and safety needs have been fulfilled, the
third level of human needs is social and involves feelings of belongingness. The need for
interpersonal relationships motivates behaviour
Examples include friendship, intimacy, trust, and acceptance, receiving and giving affection and
love. Affiliating, being part of a group (family, friends, work).
4. Esteem needs - which Maslow classified into two categories: (i) esteem for oneself (dignity,
achievement, mastery, independence) and (ii) the desire for reputation or respect from others
(e.g., status, prestige).
Maslow indicated that the need for respect or reputation is most important for children and
adolescents and precedes real self-esteem or dignity.
As to presenters it was presented in details by each presenter and to the quality of the
video it is good enough for a beginner and they are creative.
Reaction Paper on Human Resource Management
Professor’s Name : Norma R. Galorio
Name: Mohlisah M. Monadato
Precentor/s: Nabilah U. H.Madid and Sittie Ashia M. Malang
Course Title: PA 205
Date: January 4, 2020
In short, HRM is the process of recruiting, selecting employees, providing proper orientation
and induction, imparting proper training and developing skills.
HRM also includes employee assessment like performance appraisal, facilitating proper
compensation and benefits, encouragement, maintaining proper relations with labor and with
trade unions, and taking care of employee safety, welfare and health by complying with labor
laws of the state or country concerned.
Reaction/Reflection
To be a successful business I have learned that the company must have a great Human Resources
Management (HRM). As a future leader, I learned how to support Human Resources (HR) with business
plans. I have recognized the impact of external and internal environments within the company; design
HR systems to promote positive behaviors among employees, establish staffing and compensation
systems to attract, retain and encourage the best employees, understand employee relations, manage
change during difficult times and influence these strategic HR skills that add important value to business
decision-making.
Once they have taken all of their tests and gone through the medical boards they are given a score.
Based on that score and medical qualifications they are given a list of jobs that they qualify for, if they
qualify at all. Some jobs require a score very high on the ASVAB and others don’t. Every job’s
requirements differ from the next; some jobs like Special Forces require high physical requirements and
must score well on the ASVAB. This way the Army can identify what kind of person they want for that
certain job. It basically identifies the burger flippers from the rocket scientist. . The jobs listed are what
have been determined at Army command level of what is needed throughout the Army using the Unit
Manning Document (UMD). This document shows where there is an available slot for new airman.
Once the individual has been hired a company’s Human Resource Development (HRD) is used to train
the new personnel. The explanation of HRD is “the integrated use of training, organization, and career
development efforts to improve individual, group and organizational effectiveness. HRD develops the
key competencies that enable individuals in organizations to perform current and future jobs through
planned learning activities. Groups within organizations use HRD to initiate and manage change”