Distinguish between HRD and human resource management (HRM), and describe how HRD can be linked to the goals and strategies of an organization.

Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) for BA109: 1. Students will define Human Resource Development (HRD), distinguish between HRD and human resource management (HRM), and describe how HRD can be linked to the goals and strategies of an organization. 2. Students will discuss the purpose and advantages of conducting a needs assessment, describe the five steps that can be used to conduct a task analysis, and explain how to identify individual performance deficiencies and developmental needs in HRD programs. 3. Students will write training objectives for a specific program or HRD intervention, identify several sources outside one’s own organization where HRD programs could be obtained, and compare the relative merits of developing an HRD program in-house versus purchasing it from an outside source. 4. Students will discuss the content, outcomes, and process of organizational socialization, state the challenges faced by new employees entering an organization, the things they need in order to be successful, and the characteristics of an effective orientation program. 5. Students will identify basic workplace competencies, the role of apprenticeship programs in today’s work environment, a typical technical skills training program, interpersonal skills training program, and professional development. 6. Students will define coaching and performance management, and explain how to analyze employee performance, and the steps involved in coaching to improve poor performance. 7. Students will explain the need for employee counseling in organizations, why counseling is an HRD activity, and the typical activities included in employee counseling programs. 8. Students will define the term career, explain the roles involved in career management and development, and describe how models of life and career development enhance our understanding of careers. 9. Students will explain specific ways that management development can be linked to organizational goals and strategies, and the options and trends in management education.