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Which of the following BEST distinguishes Human Resource Development (HR

Q: Answer-Which of the following BEST distinguishes Human Resource Development (HRD) from Human Resource Manag...

Human Resource Development HRD is a subset of HRM that specifically focuses on enhancing the competencies, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and overall potential of employees through training, learning, career development, and organisational development. HRD is proactive, forward-looking, and development-oriented. Human Resource Management HRM has a broader scope covering all aspects of managing people including recruitment, selection, compensation, appraisal, and compliance many of which are maintenance or administrative in nature. The concept of HRD was popularised by Leonard Nadler in the 1970s. HRD applies to all levels of employees, not just senior management.

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A HRD deals with recruitment and selection, while HRM deals with training

B HRD focuses on long-term development of employee capabilities and potential, while HRM focuses on the broader administrative management of human resources

C HRD is applicable only to senior management, while HRM covers all levels

D HRD is a government-mandated function, while HRM is a voluntary organisational activity

E HRD and HRM are identical concepts with no practical distinction

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