HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25MHR322
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain the depth knowledge as well as understanding of the various concepts related to human resource development.

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (Cos):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25MHR322

Human Resource Development (Theory)

CO145: Interpret the concept of HRD and compare training and development

CO146: Design and Develop HRD Programme and Evaluate the effectiveness of HRD Programme

CO147: Examine the v a r i o u s techniques of Management Development used in organization

CO148: Analyze the HRD subsystems in an organization.

CO149: Evaluate the HRD practices and recent trends in India

CO150: Contribute effectively in course –specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive

Lectures, Group

Discussion,

Tutorials, Case

Study

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to HRD

Human Resource Development (HRD):
Concept, Origin , role and function of HRD, Activity Areas of HRD: Training, Education and Developm ent (in brief), Integrated HRD system

12.00
Unit II: 
HRD Process

HRD Process-
Assessing need for HRD; Designing and Developing HRD Programme; Implementing HRD Programmes; Evaluating effectiveness of HRD Programme, HRD Audit, HRD Climate and Culture

12.00
Unit III: 
Methods of Management Development

Management Development:
Role Play, In-Basket Exercise, Simulation, Management Games, Case Study, Team Development, Designing and Evaluation of Training
lecture method – correspondence method – Programmed learning, brain storming, panel discussions, syndicate method, Sensitivity training

12.00
Unit IV: 
Subsystems/Mechanisms of Human Resources development

Subsystems/Mechanisms of Human Resources development:
Potential appraisal, Coaching, Quality circles and Transactional analysis and Career Development

12.00
Unit V: 
Human Resources Development Practices

Human Resources Development Practices in India: 12 hrs.
Agencies / Institution involved in HRD, Quality of work life, Recent trends in HRD in India
*Case studies related to entire topics are to be taught.

Essential Readings: 

• Balyan. R.K., Balyan. S. Human Resource Development, Himalaya Publishing House.
• Tripathi P C., “Human Resource Development”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
• Mehta Anil, Upadhyay Payal Human Resouce Development, RBD Publishing.

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Rao T.V. Human Resource Development, Sage pub, New Delhi
  • Mehta Anil, Upadhyay Payal Human Resouce Development, RBD Publishing.
  • Tripathi P C., “Human Resource Development”, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
  • Margaret debes, Harry Barrinton, Marry Brown., “HRD beyond Training Intervention”, pinnacle publications.
  • Tiwari T.D &ThakkarAnuja, New Dimensions on HRD, Wisdom Publication Delhi
  • PareekUdai, T. Venkateswararao, Designing & Managing Human Resource System, Oxford & IBM Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd New Delhi
  • Jaya Gopal R. Human Resource Development; Conceptual Analysis and Strategies; Sterling Pub. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi:
  • Singh & Kumar, “Current Trends in Human Resource Development”. Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi

 

E Resources:

 

Journals:

  • South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management
  • Journal of Organizational and Human Behaviour

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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