Presentation by:Lumadilla, Perseus D.

&Toledo, Mary Georgette A.

Presentation Outline:

A. DefinitionB. Focus of HRD

C. FeaturesD. Objectives

E. 3 Functions of HRDF. Benefits of HRD

A. Definitions:

• Leonard Nadler 1970 “Developing Human Resources” in which he coined the term ‘human resource development’ (HRD).

• Human resource refers to the talents and energies of people that are available to an organization as potential contributors to the creation and realization of the orga nization’s mission, vision, values, and goals.

Definitions• Development refers to a process of active

learning from experience-leading to systematic and purposeful development of the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.

• HRD is the integrated use of training, organizational and career development efforts to improve individual, group, and organizational effectiveness.

Definitions• According to Leonard Nadler, "Human

resource development is a series of organised activities, conducted within a specialised time and designed to produce behavioural changes.“

Definitions• Human resources development (HRD) as a

theory is a framework for the expansion of human capital within an organization through the development of both the organization and the individual to achieve performance improvement.

Definitions

• Adam Smith states, "The capacities of individuals depended on their access to education. " The same statement applies to organizations themselves, but it requires a much broader field to cover both areas.

B. Focus of HRD:• The focus of all aspects of Human Resource

Development is on developing the most superior workforce so that the organization and individual employees can accomplish their work goals in service to customers.

C. Features of HRD:1. Systematic approach2. Continuous Process3. Multi-Disciplinary Project4. All-Pervasive5. Techniques

Objectives:

1. Equity2. Employability3. Adaptability

E. Functions of HRD:Accdng to Werner & Desimone (2006)HRD as a

process occurs within organizations and encapsulates:

1. Training and development (TD)2. Organization development (OD)3. Career development

Functions1. Training and DevelopmentTraining – 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

Functions1. Training and Development• Development – preparing for future

responsibilities, while increasing the capacity to perform at a current job– Management training– Supervisor development

Functions:2. Organizartion Development• The process of improving an organization’s

effectiveness and member’s well-being through the application of behavioral science concepts

• Focuses on both macro- and micro-levels• HRD plays the role of a change agent

Function:3. Career Development• Ongoing process by which individuals

progress through series of changes until they achieve their personal level of maximum achievement.–Career planning

–Career management

F. Benefits of HRD• HRD (Human Resource Development) makes people

more competent. HRD develops new skill, knowledge and attitude of the people in the concern organizations.

• With an appropriate HRD program, people become more committed to their jobs. People are assessed on the basis of their performance by having a acceptable performance appraisal system.

Benefits of HRD• An environment of trust and respect can be

created with the help of human resource development.

• Acceptability toward change can be created with the help of HRD. Employees found themselves better equipped with problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits of HRD• It improves the all round growth of the

employees. HRD also improves team spirit in the organization. They become more open in their behavior. Thus, new values can be generated.

• It also helps to create the efficiency culture In the organization. It leads to greater organizational effectiveness. Resources are properly utilized and goals are achieved in a better way.

Benefits of HRD• It improves the participation of worker in the

organization. This improve the role of worker and workers feel a sense of pride and achievement while performing their jobs.

• It also helps to collect useful and objective data on employees programs and policies which further facilitate better human resource planning.

Benefits of HRD• Hence, it can be concluded that HRD

provides a lot of benefits in every organisation. So, the importance of concept of HRD should be recognised and given a place of eminence, to face the present and future challenges in the organization.

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