HRM3001L Human Resource Development

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module examines Human Resource Development (HRD). HRD encompasses those activities and processes that have an impact on organizational and individual learning. The topics covered include an introduction to strategic HRD, HRD needs assessment, learning theories and transfer of learning, HRD evaluation, HRD delivery methods (training, e-learning and development), career management, and the future of human resource development. The module provides for the blending of its theory and practice content with the collective workplace experiences of the participants and, to this end, participants will be expected to contribute critical reflection on their workplace experiences along with collaborative interpretation of such experiences in both classroom and study group settings. Advance preparation for classes and workshops will be an importantfeature, with readings and questions for reflection assigned at the commencement of the trimester.