Why is management development one of the most common HRD activities found in organizations today?

Answer 1

These managers need to make strategic decisions for themselves as well as for their organization. They should view themselves as part of the teams, not just the function that supports the team. Senior management wants human resource technicians as well as open thinkers. It is difficult to have both in the same people. A varied mix will help to balance the needs of the managers, their employees and the organization as a whole.The human resource generalist role is becoming obsolete and HR professionals are now expected to provide support, service, consulting and leadership [Walker]. Expanding current job descriptions for themselves involves increased responsibility. Risks will have to be taken in order to expose the human resource manager to other areas of an organization. They may find that they are pleased where they are. Or, they may choose to move into an entirely different discipline, say accounting, for the sake of broadening abilities, knowledge, and skills.HRD can give you the tools you need to manage and operate your organizations. Everything -- production, management, marketing, sales, research & development, you-name-it -- everything may be more productive IF your people are sufficiently motivated, trained, informed, managed, utilized and empowered. In future articles in this series, we're going to tell you how to do it..