COMC 32452 HRD Course Outline
COMC 32452 HRD Course Outline
COMC 32452 HRD Course Outline
Year 3 Semester II
Aims &Objectives
This course module is designed to provide knowledge and skills to develop human resource
in an organization. This will be achieved by the students with a sound grasp of relevance
theories and concepts, which will be able to apply directly in the workplace.
1. Define HRD and understand how the study of HRD can aid in improving the
performance of people at work.
2. Understand how theories and concepts about HRD can be used to promote the
effectiveness of individuals.
3. Improve the student’s certain skills such as cognitive, problem solving, decision
making effective communication, effective self management, self awareness,
analytical skills, and interpersonal skills.
Course Content
Introduction to Human Resource development, concepts of learning, training cycle,
identifying training needs, designing training programs, implementing training programs
and evaluating training effectiveness, training methods, organizational development and
career development
Evaluation
End Semester Examination
Continuous Assessment
Continuous Assessment
Classroom Test /MCQs
Group Assignment -
Presentation and
Case Studies
Recommended Reading:
1. Blanchard and Thacker. (2007). Effective Training: Systems, Strategies and Practices. 3 rd
ed. Prentice Hall.
2. Edward E. Scannell and Les Donaldson (2000). Human Resource Development: The New
Trainer's Guide. 3rd ed,Cambridge, MA. Publication year: 2000.
3. Jon M. Werner and Randy L. DeSimone (2012). Human Resource Development 6e, Thomson
South Western
5. Richard A. Swanson and Elwood F. Holton Ill (2009). Foundations of Human Resource
Development 18pt ed, Berrett-Koehler Publisher,Inc
6. Werner Jon M. and DeSimone Randy L.( 2007). Human Resource Development, Thomson
South Western
7. Wexley and Latham. (2002). Developing & Training Human Resource in Organization. 3 rd
ed. Prentice Hall.