HRD Lecture 1: Employee Development
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What is at the core of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

  • Learning (correct)
  • Employee evaluation
  • Long-term planning
  • Safety training

    • What must HRD programmes focus on to be effective?

  • Increasing the company's profit
  • Preparing for future work responsibilities (correct)
  • Implementing new technologies
  • Finding new employees

    • What is the role of the Organisation Development Specialist in a large HRD department?

  • Develop training programs for new employees
  • Coordinate sales training
  • Ensure workplace safety
  • Focus on organizational development initiatives (correct)

    • Who in the HRD department is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of HRD programmes?

    <p>HRD Research &amp; Evaluation Specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following positions is directly involved with employee skill development in a large HRD department?

    <p>Skills Training Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of training?

    <p>Enhancing practical job-related skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the terms 'training', 'development', and 'education' typically used in everyday language?

    <p>They are used interchangeably</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the nature of training?

    <p>Directing and instructing a person in a particular skill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is specifically emphasized in training according to Armstrong (2011)?

    <p>Systematic modification of behavior through learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of development activities?

    <p>Equipping employees with skills for future potential roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided content, what is training evaluated against?

    <p>The job an individual currently holds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the outcome of effective training?

    <p>Improved employees' task performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the definition of training?

    <p>Systematic modification of behavior through learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does development primarily refer to?

    <p>The growth of a person's ability and potential through learning and educational experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a characteristic of development as described in the slides?

    <p>Involves systematic modification of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is essential for effective job performance?

    <p>Knowledge, attitudes, and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major reason why evaluating development is challenging?

    <p>Because it is impossible to tell when an employee is fully developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes education?

    <p>The process of training a person's mind and abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are efforts towards development often dependent on personal drive?

    <p>Because individual ambition and personal goals play a significant role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do learning opportunities contribute to development?

    <p>By preparing employees to assume greater and wider responsibilities in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between education and training?

    <p>Education provides general knowledge and attitudes, while training is primarily skill-oriented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the nature and characteristics of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

    <p>HRD provides learning opportunities to improve individual, team, and organisational performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the performance-related goal of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

    <p>To achieve specified improvements in corporate, functional, team, and individual performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is at the core of Human Resource Development (HRD)?

    <p>Learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does formal education differ from informal education?

    <p>Formal education occurs within a structured framework, typically in schools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    HRD Fundamentals

    • Learning is at the core of HRD, and everyone in the organization should be encouraged and given opportunities to learn.
    • HRD programs must have a long-term focus on preparing for future work responsibilities, while increasing the capacities of employees to perform their current jobs.
    • HRD prepares people to exercise wider or increased responsibilities.

    Organizational Chart of an HRD Department

    • The department consists of a Director of Human Resource Development, Program Developer, HRD Research & Evaluation Specialist, Organisation Development Specialist, Career Development Counsellor, HR Research and Planning Director, Skills Training Administrator, On-the-job Training Coordinator, Safety Trainer, and Sales Trainer.

    Training, Development, and Education

    • Training, development, and education are often used interchangeably, but have distinct differences.
    • Training focuses on practical job-related skills, aimed at enhancing everyday task performance.
    • Development refers to learning opportunities designed to help employees grow and prepare for future jobs.
    • Education is the process of training a person's mind and abilities to acquire knowledge and develop skills.

    Training

    • Training is the process of directing, guiding, or instructing a person in a particular skill.
    • Training aims to equip employees with skills that can be applied to their current job.
    • According to Armstrong (2011), training is the systematic modification of behavior through learning, which occurs as a result of education, instruction, and planned experience.

    Development

    • Development refers to learning opportunities designed to help employees grow and prepare for future jobs.
    • Development activities focus on equipping employees with knowledge and skills for carrying out jobs they may potentially hold in the future.
    • Development is difficult to evaluate because it's impossible to tell when an employee is fully developed.

    Education

    • Education is the process of training a person's mind and abilities to acquire knowledge and develop skills.
    • Education provides general knowledge and attitudes that will be useful in an employee's career.
    • Education can be formal or informal, with most education occurring in formal school settings.

    Human Resource Development (HRD)

    • HRD is concerned with the provision of learning, training, and development opportunities to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
    • Human resource development should always be performance-related, designed to achieve specified improvements in corporate, functional, team, and individual performance.

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    This quiz covers the basics of employee development, including its importance, growth opportunities, and evaluation challenges. Learn about the role of development in preparing employees for future responsibilities.

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