BHRM 41114 – Human Resource
Development
(Compulsory Subject)
By
Vindhya Sangarandeniya
Prabhashini Wijewantha
Department of Human Resource Management
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
University of Kelaniya.
Lecture Schedule
Day Time Location
Tuesday 5.00 pm – 7.00pm 5B Hall
Friday 5.00 pm – 7.00pm 5B Hall
“Punctuality is one of the cardinal business virtues: always
insist on it in your subordinates.”
Ground Rules
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Active Participation.
• Respecting other people's contributions.
• Switch off your mobile phones.
• Listen when the teacher is giving instructions.
• Not interrupting fellow-students.
• Only having one conversation at a time in the class.
Module Objectives
On completion of this Course Unit, you should be able to;
• Identify the basic concepts, frameworks and models of
HRD.
• Understand the theoretical aspects of HRD.
• Explore the new practices of HRD in contemporary
businesses.
• Interpret and analyze the practices in line with the new
learning for better outcomes.
Module Outline
• Foundations of Human Resource Development
• Framework for Human Resource Development
• Applications of Human Resource Development
• Current Trends in Human Resource Development
Module Outline
Foundations of Introduction to Human Resource
•
Human Development
Resource • Influences on Employee Behaviour
Development • Learning & HRD
Framework for •Assessing HRD Needs
Human •Designing Effective HRD Programs
Resource •Implementing HRD Programs
Development
•Evaluating HRD Programs
Module Outline Contd…
Applications •Employee Socialization and Orientation
of Human •Skills and Technical Training
Resource •Coaching and Mentoring
Development
•Performance Management
•Employee Counseling
•Career Management and Development
•Management Development
Current • Organizational Development and
Trends in Change
Human • Strategic HRD
Resource • Learning Organizations and
Development
Organizational Learning
Assessment
Evaluation Marks
Final Examination 70
Assignments
Guest Lecture 15
Participation 7
Involvement 8
Group Presentations 15
Total Marks 100
Recommended References
• Armstrong, M. (2006).A Handbook of Human Resource
Management Practice. London: Kogan Page.
• Blanchard, P. N. & Thacker, J. W. (1999). Effective Training:
Systems, Strategies and Practices, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
• Buckley, R. & Caple, J. (2007).The Theory & Practice of
Training. London: Kogan Page.
• Dessler, G. (2005). Human Resource Management. New Delhi:
Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Limited.
• Werner, J. M., & De Simone, R. L. (2006). Human Resource
Development. Delhi: Thomson South- Western.
Q&A