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Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development (HRD) is a systematic approach designed to equip employees with necessary skills for current and future job demands, with objectives including learning opportunities and motivational policies for talent retention. Key functions of HRD include training and development, organizational development, and career planning. Benefits of HRD for employees include enhanced skills, increased confidence, and improved employability, while organizations benefit from improved performance, competitiveness, and reduced turnover.

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Human Resource Development

Human Resource Development (HRD) is a systematic approach designed to equip employees with necessary skills for current and future job demands, with objectives including learning opportunities and motivational policies for talent retention. Key functions of HRD include training and development, organizational development, and career planning. Benefits of HRD for employees include enhanced skills, increased confidence, and improved employability, while organizations benefit from improved performance, competitiveness, and reduced turnover.

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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

1. Define Human Resource Development (HRD) and state any two objectives of HRD
According to the video, HRD is a set of systematic and planned activities designed by an
organisation to provide its members with the opportunities to learn necessary skills to meet
current and future job demands
The objectives of HRD are,
a) To provide employers with opportunities to learn from their superiors through
consultations and performance interviews
b) Secondly, to develop motivational policies for attracting and retaining talented
employees.

2. Explain any four functions of Human Resource Development in an organization.


Training and Development
This usually involves employee orientation and skills training of a new employee who joins an
organization. They include employee orientation and skills and technical training programs..
Organizational Development
This is the process of enhancing the effectiveness of an organisation and well- being of its
members through planned interventions. Its main objective is to b ring out planned change that
leads to a higher quality of work life, productivity and effectiveness. It focuses on Macro and
Micro Organizational changes
Career planning and development
This assists employees to develop realistic career plans so they take the necessary steps to
achieve the career plans. This is a responsibility of both the employees and the organization.
Then organization provides the employees the opportunities to advance career wise and the
employees take an active interest in implementing the organization’s needs
3. Discuss three benefits of HRD to employees and organizations
To employees

Enhances skills and career growth – Employees gain new competencies that improve their
performance and create opportunities for promotion.

Boosts confidence and motivation – Training and development increase self-esteem, making
employees more engaged and committed to their work.

Improves employability – Acquiring updated knowledge and skills makes employees more
valuable both within their current organization and in the wider job market.
To Organizations

Improves employee performance – HRD equips employees with new skills and knowledge,
leading to higher productivity and better quality of work.

Increases organizational competitiveness – Continuous training helps organizations adapt to


changes, innovate, and remain competitive in the market.

Reduces employee turnover – Development opportunities increase job satisfaction and loyalty,
encouraging employees to stay with the organization.

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