Includes societal context, theories, processes, definitions, philosophies, goals, sponsoring agencies, professional roles, participants, and resources. Focus on the unique characteristics and ways the fields overlap and enhance one another. Only HRD 5101 Foundations of Human Resource Development 1 cr Introduction to human resource development as a field of study and practice. The theory and practice of strategically developing, utilizing, and aligning human resources as a major contributor to organizational and quality improvement success. Tools and methods for meeting management and evaluation are presented within the context of organization development.
Students apply and contract for human resource development positions.
A-F only Introduction to the personnel training and development process in organizations and the advancement of expertise in the areas of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. A-F only Introduction to major concepts, skills, and techniques for organization development and change. International Human Resource Development 3 cr Problems, practices, programs, theories, and methodologies in human resource development as practiced internationally. A-F only Strategies and techniques for developing effective sales people. Copyright 1999-2001 Regents of the University of Minnesota.