People are the real assets of an organization.

If treated well they can take organization to commanding heights HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT is a positive concept in human resource management.it is based on the belief that an investment in human beings is necessary and will invariably bring in substantial benefit to the organization in the long run. It aims at overall development of human resources in order to contribute to the well being of employees, organization and the society at large.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT is a process by which the employees of an organization are helped in a continuous and planned way to : Acquire or sharpen capabilities require to perform various function associated with their present or expected future roles Develop their general capabilities as individuals and discover their own inner potential for their own and/or organizational development purposes Develop an organizational culture in which superior subordinate relationships team work and collaboration among sub unit are strong and contribute to the professional well being, motivation and pride of employees.

EVOLUTION OF HRD
Due to exploitation of employee in the earlier days in the

organization the concept of HRD is come into existence. Different previous concepts are The commodity concept The factor of production concept The goodwill concept The human resource concept The emerging concept : HRD

HRD vs. personnel function

Point of Difference Orientation personnel HRD function maintenance development oriented oriented Structure an independent consist of inter function with dependent part independent sub function Responsibility exclusive responsibility responsibility of all of personnel managers in the department organization

Motivators Emphasis is put on monetary terms

emphasis is on higher order needs such ashow to design job with stretch, pull and challenge; how to improve creativity and problem solving skills, how to empower people in all respects etc.

Outcomes improved better use of human performance leads to improve is the result of satisfaction and morale improve satisfaction

Aims

tries to improve the efficiency of

people and administration So we can say that HRD is a wider concept as it tries to develop the whole organization instead of focusing attention on people alone.

it tries to develop the organization as a whole and its culture