Human Resource Development : Concepts and Practices

Contents: Preface. I. HRD--A conceptual analysis : philosophy, system, mechanism: 1. HRD: an introduction. 2. Philosophy and strategies. 3. HRD system. 4. HRD mechanism. 5. HRD climate and culture. II. Developing the person and team in the role : training, appraisal, education: 6. Training and executive development. 7. Career planning and development. 8. Performance and potential appraisal. 9. Counselling. 10. Education and HRD. III. Developing the role for the person and team : Designing jobs, empowerment, quality of work life: 11. Analysing and designing jobs. 12. Behavioural factors. 13. Participation and empowerment. 14. Quality of work life. 15. Computer applications. IV. Terminology : used in HRM and HRD: 16. Terminology : used in HRM and HRD. Bibliography. Index.

"Human Resource Development (HRD) assumes immense importance as HRD plays a vital role in meeting the challenging requirements of highly skilled and competent human resources due to globalisation. The abundant physical resources alone cannot benefit the growth of the country without human resource component, which transforms physical resources into productive resources." (jacket)