Human resource development 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.
2. Human Resource Management (HRD) is vital to any organisation.
HRD mainly involves training and development to enhance
commitment and competencies of human resources.
There are also other aspects of HRD such as career development
and organisational development.
American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), defines
“HRD is the integrated use of training and development,
organisational development, career development, - to improve
individual, group and organisational effectiveness.”
MEANING &
DEFINITIONS OF HRD
3. FUNCTIONS
OF HRD
• Performance Appraisal
• Promotion of Employees
• Training and Development
• Career Development
• Organisation Development
• Motivation
• Employee Welfare
• Mentoring
4. Training is viewed as a short term learning process by which
employees acquire the technical knowledge and skills necessary to
perform effectively their tasks and responsibilities.
Wayne Cascio defines, “Training consists of planned programs
undertaken to improve employee knowledge, skills, attitudes and
social behaviour so that the performance of the organization improves
considerably.”
Development is viewed as a long term learning process by which
managerial personnel acquire conceptual and theoretical knowledge
and skills for enhancing general administrative abilities.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
5. IMPORTAN
CE• Innovation
• Corporate Image
• Team Work
• Optimum Use of Resources
• Motivation
• Customer Satisfaction
• Absenteeism Reduction
• Employee Turnover Reduction
11. TECHNIQUES OF
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
• Brainstorming Sessions
• Vestibule Training
• In Basket Training
• Programmed Instructions
• Sensitivity Training
• Case Study Method
• Role Playing
• Mentoring