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Human Resource Development

The document discusses human resource development (HRD) in organizations. It covers the responsibilities and functions of HRD, including analyzing training needs, developing training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. HRD is responsible for ensuring employees have the skills and training to meet organizational goals, and works with other HR functions like staffing, performance management, and organizational design. The chapter also examines different training delivery methods, principles of learning, and factors that contribute to effective transfer of skills from training to the job.

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Human Resource Development

The document discusses human resource development (HRD) in organizations. It covers the responsibilities and functions of HRD, including analyzing training needs, developing training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness. HRD is responsible for ensuring employees have the skills and training to meet organizational goals, and works with other HR functions like staffing, performance management, and organizational design. The chapter also examines different training delivery methods, principles of learning, and factors that contribute to effective transfer of skills from training to the job.

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Human Resource Development

Chapter Overview
The evolution of human resource development Relation to other HRM functions Responsibilities for human resource development Analyzing performance needs

9.1

Chapter Overview (contd.)


Distinguishing instructional needs Applying relevant learning principles Recognizing ability levels of participants Identifying program delivery options Evaluating HRD programs

9.2

What We Need to Know About Training and Development for the 21st Century

Training and development play a significant role in achieving a companys strategic goals. Training is crucial to bring about change and the operation of a world-class organization. Recognition of cultural differences and different work practices and approaches is important. Training and development programs must be monitored to respond to changing needs. Training and development must be differentiated. 9.3

Factors Contributing to the Growth of HRD


The role of HRD in improving organizational competitiveness The recognition of employees as a valued resource Technological change A shift in the demographic composition of the Canadian work force

9.4

Human Resource Development: Relation to Other HRM Functions


Work/Job Analysis Organizational Change

Staffing Process

Human Resource Development Activities


Organizational Design
9.5

Performance Management Systems

HRD Responsibilities Within an Organization


Employee Responsibilities

Supervisor Responsibilities

HRD Responsibilities

9.6

Steps to Identifying and Implementing Appropriate Skill Development Activities


Analyzing performance needs Distinguishing instructional needs Applying relevant learning principle(s) Recognizing ability levels of participants Selecting appropriate instructional formats Identifying program delivery options Evaluating the effectiveness of the HRD program(s)
9.7

Reasons for Performance Needs


Lower than desired performance levels The introduction of new technology An inability to hire qualified applicants A desire to prepare employees for the future work demands Implementation of new organizational structures

9.8

Types of Instructional Needs


Information acquisition Motor skills Interpersonal skills and attitude change Decision-making and problemsolving skills

9.9

Key Learning Principles


Learning requires feedback Learning occurs more quickly with reinforcement Skill development requires practice More learning occurs when individuals are intrinsically motivated The application of new skills is facilitated through transfer of learning

9.10

Factors Necessary for Transfer of Learning to New Situations


Maximize the similarity between the learning and performance situation Practise the new task extensively (overlearning) Provide a range of learning experiences Identify key elements of the material or behaviour so that the learner is able to determine the appropriateness of transfer Emphasize knowledge of general principles Provide feedback on job performance and otherwise reinforce proper transfer of new materials and behaviour to the job
9.11

Types of Instructional Interventions


Classroom Training Learning on the Job - Lectures - Structured OJT - Role-plays -Apprenticeship - Case methods -Job Rotation - Vestibule training Learning Technologies - Programmed instruction - In-basket exercises - Business games - Intranet
9.12

Advantages of Developing Intranet Training Programs

Consistency can be created, since the same training materials can be viewed by an employee at different times and locations Interactivity can be created through discussion groups, comprehension tests, and two-way communication tools Training materials can be kept current at a central location where updating of publications and training materials is done User-friendly interfaces, with point-and-click navigation, can be developed 9.13

Recommendations to Increase the Effectiveness of Job Rotation


Proactively manage job rotation as a component of the overall HRD system Outline the specific skills that are expected to be developed in a job-rotation system Link rotation with the career development planning process so that employees know the developmental needs addressed by each job assignment Ensure breadth of job rotation by opening opportunities to all groups of employees, not just managerial and professional groups
9.14

Sources of Data to Evaluate HRD Programs


Measures of knowledge or skill, obtained through tests or other standardized measures On-the-job behaviour and performance measures, such as individual production rates, error rates, customer complaints Organizational measures, such as profitability, production costs, and scrap rates 9.15

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