Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, UNIMAS

COURSE TITLE

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(Pembangunan Sumber Manusia)

COURSE CODE

KMS1034

CREDIT

PREREQUISITE/S

N/A

SYNOPSIS

This course discusses the concepts, theories and strategies of

human resource development (HRD) and the roles played by
those who are responsible for human resource development
programs and activities in an organization. Concepts related to
HRD are also covered. The discussion also focuses on policy,
practices, trends and issues of human resource development in
Malaysia.
(Kursus ini membincangkan tentang konsep, teori dan strategi,
pembangunan sumber manusia serta peranan yang dimainkan
oleh mereka yang bertanggung-jawab dalam program dan
aktiviti pembangunan sumber manusia dalam organisasi.
Perbincangan juga turut merangkumi polisi, amalan, tren, dan
isu pembangunan sumber manusia di Malaysia. )

LEARNING
OUTCOMES

STUDENT
LEARNING
HOURS

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze human resource development cases by using appropriate
theories and principles. (C4, CT)
Explain the practices of human resource development in Malaysia or
in international setting during the group discussions. (P4, CS, CT)
Apply the theories, concepts, and findings of research in human
resource development in case studies. (A3, CT)

Lectures
Tutorials
Student-Centered Learning
Self-Study
Quizzes, Tests, & Examinations
Total

28 hours
7 hours
21 hours
99 hours
5 hours
160 hours

LEARNING
UNITS
1. Background and Purpose of HRD
- Definitions of HRD
- Evolution of HRD
- The relationship between HRM and HRD
- Human resource development components

Supervised
Learning Hours
6

2. Related Activities of HRD

- Learning and HRD
- Maximizing learning
- Individual differences in the learning process
- Learning strategies and styles
- Adult education
- Factors influencing employees' behavior

3. HRD Process
- Needs analysis
- Design
- Implementation
- Evaluation

4. Training and Development

- What is training?
- Designing effective training
- Employee and management development
- Skills and technical training

5. Career Development
- Life stages and career development
- Models of career development
- Career management process
- Career development practices and activities
- Issues in career development

6. Organizational Development
- Organizational development theories and concepts
- Model of planned change
- Designing an intervention strategy
- Types of interventions
- Issues in organizational development

7. Related Concepts in HRD

- Employee socialization and orientation
- Employee counseling and wellness

- Coaching and performance management

ASSESSMENT

8. HRD in Malaysia
- Policies and practices
- Trends and challenges

9. Trends in HRD
- Challenges for HRD
- Self-learning/self-organized learning
- Knowledge retention
- Challenges and trends

Quizzes
Group Assignment 1
Group Assignment 2
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Total

5%
20 %
25 %
20 %
30 %
100 %

REFERENCES
1. Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid (1995). Malaysia's vision 2020:
Understanding the concept, implications and challenges. KL:
Pelanduk Publications.
2. DeSimone, R.L. & Werner, J.M. (2009). Human resource development
(5th edition). USA: Thomson.
3. Mabey, C. & Salaman, G. (1997). Strategic human resource
management. UK: Blackwell Business.
4. Rothwell, J.W.; Kazanas, H.C. (1989). Strategic human resource
development. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
5. Russ-Eft, D.; Preskill, H. & Sleezer, C. (1997). Human resource
development review. USA: Sage Publications.
6. Senge, P.M. (1990). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the
learning organization. New York: Doubleday Publishers.
7. Stewart, J. & McGoldrick, J. (1996). Human resource
development: Perspectives, strategies and practice. London: Pitman
Publishing.

8. Supian Ali, Rahman Ismail & Muhamad Anuar Adnan. (1997).

Pembangunan sumber manusia di Malaysia. Bangi: UKM.
9. Swanson, R.A. & Holton, E.F. (2001). Foundations of human resource
development. USA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
10. Udai Pareek, Rupande Padaki, & R.R. Nair, (1992). Managing
transition: The HRD response. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.
11. Wayne, P.R.; Smith, P.C. & Mills, G.E. (1991). Human resource
development: The field. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.