A performance appraisal of human resource development function in Indian organizations: a preliminary survey

Abstract

The HRD function has gained a lot of momentum in the last decade. A survey conducted in 1984 indicated that a number of HRD sub-systems were started in Indian industry. A detailed questionnaire was developed covering 94 different activities or tasks the HRD staff or those in-charge could undertake in any. organisation. This questionnaire was administered to 61 HRD staff from public sector and private sector organisations and it assessed the perception of the respondents on how well the 94 activities/tasks were being performed. Their assessment indicates there are more similarities than differences in the way the HRD function is being performed in both public and private sector organisations. The study also indicates that conducting human process research, mobilising unions and associations to play a role in HRD, and effective monitoring of HRD implementation are perceived as being performed inadequately in these organisations. Overall, while the HRD function has caught up, it has a long way to go to be near excellence,