HRD Term Project

HRD Term Project

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Term:Winter2011 V Semester

Course:Human Resource Development Strategies

HRD Term Project

This project work is designed to give you a hands-on experience of undertaking a human resource development exercise. You are required to select a subject area/topic and apply the principles of HRD in a real organizational setting. You must use the relevant theoretical frameworks and tools as well as strategies covered in class. You would be required to visit the organization in the course of completing this project.

  1. Each participant is required to write and submit a term paper of maximum 1500 words. The term project is a major component of participants’ assessment plan and carries 20 percent weightage.
  1. This project work is a researched work on a specified topic assigned by the course faculty from the HRD course.
  1. In the project work the participant should demonstrate his/her:
  1. In-depth understanding of relevant and latest conceptual aspects of the topic;
  2. Familiarization with the latest research work on the subject;
  3. Ability to analyze the issue from theoretical and practical perspectives;
  4. Ability to relate to the current practices in Nepali organizations and
  5. Ability to organize, express and present information in a professional manner
  1. The project work should consist of three parts:
  2. A comprehensive review of the key and the latest theoretical aspect of the topic in the literature with major conclusions;
  3. A case study of current practices in a Nepali organization, or a survey of the function related to the topic; and
  4. A set of recommendations for the improvement of practices of the function in Nepali organization (based on the review of theories and analysis of the practices)
  1. While working of the project work, the participant should extensively use published or online references and list them in the report.
  1. Submission (both hard and soft copies) deadline: Will discuss in class

Framework for Report

Acknowledgement

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter I

Introduction and Background of Study

Objective of Study

Methodology

Limitations

Chapter II

Literature Review

Theoretical Background

Conceptual Models

Chapter III

Application of the Theoretical Concepts

Analysis of Current Practices

Comparison of Organizational Practices and Theoretical Concepts

Chapter IV

Major Findings

Conclusion

Recommendation

Appendix

Questionnaire; Others

Suggested topics:

  1. Strategies and practices for marketing HRD in the organization
  2. Maximizing individual learning for HRD effectiveness
  3. Organizing and strengthening HRD function in the organization
  4. Capacity development interventions for improving employees’ performance
  5. Executive/leadership capability development : a HRD perspective
  6. Assessment and utilization of HRD needs in organizations
  7. Organizational and environmental influences on HRD
  8. Strategic alignment between HRD and business vision, strategy and needs
  9. Organizational development and the role of HRD - KRITIKA
  10. Conceptual and strategic framework of HRD
  11. HRD climate in organizations - BIBHA
  12. Roles of the HRD manager- JACKSON
  13. HRD interventions
  14. HRD programme management: assessment, design, delivery and evaluation
  15. Marketing and positioning of HRD programme within the organization
  16. Work performance problems – enhancing individual capacities.
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