HRM419

Course Description

This course provides students with an understanding of the theories and practice associated with an HRM responsibility of providing employees with appropriate training and development to ensure the realization of their full potential in the workplace. If employees are to respond in an effective and flexible manner in relation to organization job demands then they need to acquire and develop the knowledge and skills considered necessary to perform their jobs. The process of training and development often referred to as HRD or Human Resource Development is considered as part of an HRM function. The course examines the tools and techniques of HRD and students are provided with an understanding of how training and development can be correlated with long term organization change and development. HRD activities are placed within a context of knowledge management and the need to create and sustain a learning organization.

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