HRD at micro and macro levels

The human is recognized as the most effective input for maximum output and efficiency
of any organisation. Hence the development of competency of this human input is very
necessary for the lasting growth and development of the organisation. Human resource
development is process of helping people to acquire new competencies. In
organizational context, it is continuous and planned way to acquiring news capabilities of
employees and creating opportunities for them and developing a sound organizational
culture. HRD is often taken as synonym of training but besides training, it is overall
development of the employees.

HRD applies to both micro as well as macro issues. HRD develops the newer capabilities
in people to enable them to achieve organizational goals. It ensures the long-term growth
and development of the organisation which helps the economy of the nation.

Micro level

At micro level, human resource development is related with grass-root development in

organisations. It is well received by companies’ management as they realized its
importance and foresee its future contribution for the individual and organizational
development. Generally, HRD at micro level talks about organisation’s human resource
planning, selection, training, performance appraisal, development, potential appraisal,
compensation, organizational development etc. HRD involvement in all these areas
mainly aims at developing new capabilities in people so that they could meet the present
job challenges and prepare to accept future job requirements.

Macro level

At micro level, HRD is related with development of people for the nation’s well being.
At this level, it involves health, skills, capabilities and attitudes of people which are more
useful in development of nation as a whole. While calculating the national income and
economic growth, HRD examines the individuals’ potential, attitudes, skill, aspirations,
knowledge etc; and develops a concrete base for economic planning. However, HRD at
macro level is not yet popular as it is at micro level.

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