The purpose of paper is to give students an in-depth knowledge as well as understanding of the various concepts related to human resource development.
Concept, Origin , role and function of HRD, Activity Areas of HRD: Training, Education and Development (in brief), Integrated HRD system
Assessing need for HRD; Designing and Developing HRD Programme; Implementing HRD Programmes; Evaluating effectiveness of HRD Programme, HRD Audit, HRD Climate and Culture
Role Play, In-Basket Exercise, Simulation, Management Games, Case Study, Team Development, Designing and Evaluation of  Training
 lecture method – correspondence method – Programmed learning , brain storming ,panel discussions ,syndicate method , Sensitivity training 
Potential appraisal, Coaching, Quality circles and Transactional analysis and Career Development
Agencies / Institution involved in HRD, Quality of work life , Recent trends in HRD in India
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•	Singh & Kumar, “ Current Trends in Human Resource Development” .Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi
Links:
[1] https://hrbusiness.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/human-resource-development-2
[2] https://hrbusiness.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2019-2020