This course addresses the entire range of topics that have traditionally been included in an organization's HRD function such as designing systems of instruction as well as content that reflects the future of HRD such as job aids and electronic performance support systems. The course will focus on various aspects of a corporate training and development function, training program design and development, various methods and media for training delivery, 17 different training applications, and various resources available for HRD efforts. Students will analyze an aspect of their organization's HRD efforts. Prerequisite: HRMP 5200 or equivalent.

( GMPF 5200 OR HRMP 5200 OR GMP 5030 OR HRM 5030 OR MGMT 4160 OR HRM 4160 )

Requisite Competencies:

Students should be familiar with the following areas before entering this course:

1) Learning Theory.
2) Basic Psychology.

Exit Competencies:

At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1) Recognize and describe the role and function of the HRD specialist.
2) List and discuss various needs assessment tools.
3) Examine the use of performance appraisal systems for promotions, training strategies, and career planning.
4) Differentiate and explain the various uses of training, education, and career development in the workplace environment.
5) Describe the performance appraisal interview as a tool for coaching and employee development.
6) Examine financial policies related to HRD.
7) Discriminate between actual training needs versus problems requiring non-training solutions.
8) Explain career development and its value to individual and organizational development.
9) Examine various models for training and development.
10) Discuss social issues related to HRD.
11) Identify the factors impeding the success of the training and development effort.
12) Examine the role and function of an assessment center.
13) Explore the international aspects of HRD.
14) Recognize the various theoretical and practical.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Human Resource Development - 5.Edition - 2008
R.L. Desimone and J.M. Werner
Thomson Learning
ISBN: 9780324578744



APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
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2. Recommended Materials

A. BIBLIOGRAPHY


Adult Education

Joyce, B. & Weil, M. (1996). Models of Teaching (5th ed). Needham Heights, MA: Simon & Schuster Co.

Waldron, M.W. & Moore, G.A.B. (1991). Helping adults learning: Course planning for adult learners. Ontario, Canada: Thompson Education Publishing, Inc.

Career Development

Sukiennik, D., Bendat, W. & Raufman, L. (19). The career fitness program: Exercising your options (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishing.

Human Resource Development

Gilley, J.W. & Eggland, S.A. (1989). Principles of Human Resource Development. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.

Instructional Design/Tools/Technology

Gagne, R., Briggs, L. & Wagner, W. (1988). Principles of instructional design. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

Kemp. J.E., Morrison, G.R. & Ross, S.M. (1994). Designing effective instruction. New York: MacMillian College Publishing Co.

Mandinach, E.B., & Cline, H.F. (1994). Classroom dynamics: Implementing a technology-based learning environment. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc.

International Perspective

Kanter, R.M. (1995). World class: Thriving locally in the global economy. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Leadership Development

Gardner, J. (1990). On leadership. New York: The Free Press.

Hesselbein, F., Goldsmith, M. & Beckhard, R. (1996). The leader of the future. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Organizational Behavior

Boone, L.E. & Bowen, D.D. (1987). The great writings in management and organizational behavior (2nd ed.). New York: Mc-Graw Hill, Inc.

Morgan, G. (1986). Images of organization. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Scott, W.R. (1992). Organizations: Rational, national and open systems (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Organizational Culture

Schein, E.H. (1997). Organizational culture and leadership (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Organizational Change

Austin, N. (1985). A passion for excellence. New York: Wings Books.

Brassard, M. (1996). The memory jogger plus. Salem, NH: GOAL/QUC.

Conner, D.R. (1998). Leading at the edge of Chaos: How to create the nimble organization. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Peters, T. (1985). Thriving on Chaos. New York: Wings Books.

Tague, N.R. (1995). The quality toolbox. Milwaukee, WI: ASQ Press.

Organizational Learning/Learning Organizations

Chawla, S. & Renesch, J. (1995). Learning organizations: Developing cultures for tomorrow’s workplace. Portland, OR: Productivity Press.

Senge, P.M. (1990). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization. New York: Doubleday.

Performance Appraisal

Mink, O.G., Owen, K.Q., & Mink, B.P. (1993). Developing high-performance people – The art of coaching. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.

Training and Development

Eitington, J.E. (1989). The winning trainer. Houston, TX: Gulf Publishing Co.

Laird, D. (19). Approaches to training and development (rev. 2nd ed.). Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.

Tracey, W.R. (1984). Designing training and development systems (rev.). New York: AMACOM.


RELATED WEBSITES

Academy of Human Resource Development
        See        http://www.ahrd.org

American Society for Training and Development
        See        www.astd.org

Association for Multimedia Communication
        See        http://www.amcomm.org/scripts/content.cgi?page=home

International Society for Performance and Instruction
        See        http://www.ispi.org

Institute for International Human Resources
        See        http://www.shrm.org/international (Also known as SHRM Global)

Society for Human Resource Management
        See        www.shrm.org

SYLLABUS (Online Education Magazine)
        See        http://www.syllabus.com

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.