(1) To what extent has the systems model of training been used? Discuss some of the implications of using this model? Discuss the benefits of the training described in this case for the organization, employees and society?
In case one, it provides inadequate information of using systems model of training. First of all, Canadian American transportation System recognize that ferry need highly regulated by U.S Coast Guard and Transport Canada. Therefore, they have to train no experience employees in order to meet the standards of related government officials. They identify two levels of training need to be conducted. One is safety of life at sea (SOLAS), another one is seafarers’ training certification and watch keeping (STCW). Both levels involve a series complicated procedures and trainees need take a lot of responsibilities.

* Systems Approach to Training
However, in this case, after recognized two levels of mandatory training, the employee were taken to pools to learn a series actions, such as how to jump in to water to get people into safety rafts, and how to use equipment in cold-water conditions. It did not provide information of identifying the needs between employees and organization or designing training program according to the current situation. Therefore, I believe that Canadian American transportation System provide inadequate information of using systems model of training. Theoretically, there are four major parts in systems model of training. These are conducting the need assessment, designing the training program, implementing the training program, and evaluating the training program. Firstly, it should conduct needs assessment in terms of three levels. The need assessment can occur at organizational level, which means examine environment and strategy of organization and see how to occur training in the organization. In addition, task level means