Contemporary developments in human resource development

Purpose

Human resource (HR) professionals need to understand key developments in the theory and practice of human resource development (HRD), both within and beyond the immediate organisational context.

This unit allows learners to build on their knowledge and develop new understanding required to make informed and effective judgements about existing and emerging models, processes and practices in HRD.

The unit is designed to encourage learners to compare, contrast and evaluate developments in theory and practice that influence the design, delivery and management of HRD to drive sustained business performance and anticipate future organisational needs.

This unit is suitable for persons who:

• seek to develop a career in HR management and development

• are working in the field of HR management and development and need to extend their knowledge and skills

• have responsibility for implementing HR policies and strategies

• need to understand the role of HR in the wider organisational and environmental context.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Understand competing approaches that contextualise contemporary developments in HRD.

2. Understand contemporary external trends and data and the implications of these for HRD practice.

3. Understand the role and contribution of HRD practice to developing different categories of employees and organisation functions.

4. Understand contemporary developments in HRD practice.