A study on human resource development climate in the organisation

Human Resource, the most crucial constituent within an organization is constantly being challenged by the changing environmental conditions with many organizations. The improving machinery, advanced technology, the ever-rising feeling of the management for survival and growth have contributed to the need for a serious inquiry into the type of activities taken up by the HRD department and to know about the systems, goals and strategies adopted by the management while practicing HRD. As the tendencies of the employees and HRD climate vary, as and when circumstances change, it is important for an industry to keep in mind the development of human resources in the areas of competency, risk-taking, trust, co-operation, team spirit and in communication. To cope with the existing workload, without downsizing the structure, the researcher felt that there should be proper inquiry on the HRD competencies needed for every employee to perform his role effectively. As performance highly depends on the training package, there arises a probe into reviewing the effectiveness of training function also. While identifying the areas of improvement for the individual, it becomes essential to evolve strategies for developing people towards planning their career and make them aware of the opportunities available in the industry. It is not enough to make them realize only their career development, but it is also important to develop superior subordinate relationship through effective counseling services. Every manager in the industry holds the authority and role to be played as a counselor, which would create an atmosphere of openness, commitment and trust. The researcher got interested to take up a descriptive study comprising of seven dimensions namely HRD practice profile, HRD climate, HRD competency, Training effectiveness, Career planning and development, Effective counsel Effective counselor's attitude and OCTAPACE profile.

This study has been made with a view to prepare a profile of HRD practices at QUEST and to analyze the socio-demographic and organizational factors, which would influence the HRD activities. In other words, the present study is an attempt to make a scientific inquiry on the HRD practices.