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Definition and Importance of Human Resource Development (HRD)

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What is the ultimate object of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

To contribute to the professional well-being of employees (correct)
To maximize individual goals over organizational goals
To limit learning opportunities for employees
To create a culture of competition among employees

When should Human Resource Development (HRD) activities ideally begin for an employee?

After completing one year in the organization
Upon joining the organization (correct)
When the employee becomes a manager
When the employee requests it

What are some indicators of Human Resource Development (HRD) at the organizational level?

Reduction in employee training
Decreased collaboration and teamwork
Increased competition among employees
Role clarity, trust, and openness (correct)

What is the core focus of all Human Resource Development (HRD) efforts?

Continual learning for employees (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Human Resource Development (HRD) contribute to an organization's goals?

By developing competencies at all levels (D) Signup and view all the answers

What expansion of ASTD's competencies led to the renaming of the organization?

Interpersonal skills such as coaching and problem solving (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which era saw changes in the training and development field leading to the approval of the term 'human resource development'?

1980s (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is HRM's function characterized in comparison to HRD?

Maintenance-oriented and a function of management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of HRD in organizations?

Enhancing personal and professional growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is the relationship between HRM and HRD explained?

HRM is maintenance-oriented and a function of management, while HRD is development-oriented (B) Signup and view all the answers

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