Introduction to Human Resource

Development
Definition of HRD
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A set of systematic and planned activities
designed by an organization
- to provide its members with the necessary skills &
- to meet current and future job demands
- HRD concept was first introduced by Leonard
Nadler in 1969 in a conference in US. He
defined HRD as those learning experience which
are organized, for a specific time, and designed
to bring about the possibility of behavioral
change.

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According to M.M. Khan, "Human resource
development is the across of increasing
knowledge, capabilities and positive work
attitudes of all people working at all levels in a
business undertaking."

Relationship Between HRM and
HRD
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Human resource management (HRM)
encompasses many functions, such as,
- knowledge management,
- talent management,
- compensation management,
- Recruitment & Selection,
- HRD, etc
Human resource development (HRD) is just one
of the functions within HRM
HRD Functions
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Organizational development
Career development
Training and development (T&D)


Organizational Development
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The process of improving an organizations
effectiveness and members well-being through
the application of behavioral science concepts
Focuses on both macro- and micro-levels
HRD plays the role of a change agent
Career Development
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Ongoing process by which individuals progress
through series of changes until they achieve their
personal level of maximum achievement.
Career planning
Career management
Training and Development (T&D)
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Training improving the knowledge, skills and
attitudes of employees for the short-term,
particular to a specific job or task e.g.,
Employee orientation
Skills & technical training
Coaching
Counseling
Training and Development (T&D)
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Development preparing for future
responsibilities, while increasing the capacity to
perform at a current job
Management training
Supervisor development
HRD Organization in a Large
Company
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