This document discusses human resource development (HRD) including its key concepts, features, importance, relationship to human resource management, mechanisms, process, outcomes, matrix, interventions, roles of HRD professionals, and competencies required. Some of the main points covered include:
- HRD aims to increase employee knowledge, capabilities and attitudes at all levels through acquiring skills for present and future roles.
- It emphasizes developing human resources and their capabilities for mutual benefit of employees and organization.
- HRD mechanisms include training, performance management, career planning, and organizational development.
- The HRD process involves need assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation.
- Effective HRD leads to outcomes like competent employees, commitment