3-1 Discussion: Needs Assessment

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Several companies are known for linking their values and HR practices in ways that have led to business success as well as employee satisfaction. These companies include:
Southwest Airlines (http://www.iflyswa.com)
Cisco Systems (http://www.cisco.com)
SAS Institute (http://www.sas.com)
Men’s Wearhouse (http://www.menswearhouse.com)
Intel (http://www.intel.com)
Steelcase (http://www.steelcase.com)
Whole Foods (http://www.wholefoods.com)
TELUS (http://www.telus.com)
Choose one of these companies’ websites and perform an organizational needs analysis. Read about the company’s values and vision; look for statements about the importance of training and personal development. Is training important in the company? Why or why not? Provide supporting evidence from the website.