The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
M.S. PATEL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Faculty of Management Studies
ACADEMIC YEAR
2019-2020
Opp. University Main Office, Fatehgunj, Vadodara-390002
Ph. : 0265-2791179/2793229
Master of Business Administration: Regular
YEAR
II
Semester
III
OBJECTIVES:
Elective
MHM2304: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
CREDIT
3
HOURS
45
This course will enhance the understanding of Human Resource Development activity in an
organisation. It will not only highlight the importance of learning, training and development
in an organisation for organizational change and development but also individual career
planning and development.
COURSE CONTENT / SYLLABUS
UNIT-I
UNIT-II
7hrs
Introduction to Human Resource Development:
Evolution of HRD, Human Resource Management and HRD, Business and HRD, HRD
professionals and their competencies, Challenges to HRD.
7hrs
Learning and HRD
Employee behaviour and motivation for Learning, Learning and instruction, learning
strategies and styles, Instructional and cognitive psychology.
UNIT-III
7hrs
Framework for HRD
Assessing HRD needs, planning and budgeting HRD programs, designing effective HRD
programs, Implementing HRD programs, Evaluating HRD programs.
UNIT-IV
8hrs
HRD Title>>Applications
Career Management, Management Development, Career paths, succession planning,
Organisation development and change, Diversity and cultural training, Skills and technical
training, Counseling and wellness services.
UNIT-V
8hrs
Competency Mapping and Career Development
Introduction, competency framework, Need identification – job description, business plan
and competency gap, ROI – Kirk Patrick Model, T.V. Rao Model.
UNIT-VI
8hrs
HR Planning and Performance Management
HR Planning – HR inventory, right sizing, outsourcing, recruitment strategies, job postings
and induction programs. Coaching and performance management, balance score card
model, performance management process, data management, identifying star performer
– 9 Box Grid.
Cases- Siemens Case, BPO Attrition Rate Case, Pharmaceutical Manpower Forecasting Case.
REFERENCES
1.
2.
Werner, Jon M. and Randy L. Desimore (2006), Human Resource Development – India Edition, Cengage
Learning, New Delhi.
Blanchard, P. Nick, James W. Thacker and V. Anand Ram (2012), Effective Training- System, Strategies, and
Practices, first edition, Pearson, New Delhi.