Introduction to Human Resource Development
11 important questions on Introduction to Human Resource Development
Describe the difference between line and staff authority:
2 Staff authority = given to org. units that advise and consult line units = HRD
There are 3 primary HRD functions: training & development, organizational development and career development. One of the HRD functions is Training & Development (T&D), describe this function.
T&D focuses on changing/improving the knowlegde, skills and attitudes of individuals. Training = providing skills etc. for a particular job. Developmental have a longer term focus. T&D program:
-Employee orientation
-Skills & technical training
-Coaching process
-When there are problems: counseling
One of the HRD functions is organizational development. Describe OD:
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Organizational development emphasized both macro and micro organizational changes. What for changes are this?
Micro = directed to individuals/small groups/team.
Role of HRD professional = change agent.
Career development involves two distinct processes, which two?
Career management (taking the necessary steps to achieve that plan and generally focuses more on what an organization can do to foster CD)
It is important to fully integrate HRM with an organizations strategy. To do this 2 types of allignment are necessary. Describe these allignments.
2 Internal allignment: strategy with the mission, goals, beliefs and values.
In which 3 ways should HRD professionals demonstrate the strategic capability of HRD?
2 Providing education/training to line managers in the concepts/methods of the strategic management/planning.
3 Providing training to all employees in allignment with goals/strategies.
Which 6 challenges are currently facing the HRD field?
2 Competing in global economy
3 Eliminating the skills gap (hire educated people)
4 Meeting the need for lifelong individual learning
5 Facilitating organizational learning (also individual development)
6 Addressing ethical issues and dilemmas in a (pro)active manner
What are the 3 goals of HRD?
2 Ultimate objective is to improve organizational performance
3 Major focus of most HRD interventions is an effort to change employee behavior.
What are the 4 important characteristics of management training and development?
1 Supervisory training
2 Job rotation
3 Seminars
4 College/university courses
Describe the 4 phases in the training in HRD process (this ia s framework for the hrd process):
1 Needs assessment phase: this involves examining an organization/its environment/job tasks/employee performance. Try to discouver the need/gap within an organization.
2 Design phase: design of HRD program/intervention with clear objectives. Select/develop the content of the program.
3 Implementation phase
4 Evaluation phase: measure effectiveness.
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