Question

Distinguish between Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development.

Answer 1

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a wider concept than Human Resource Development (HRD). The distinction between the two is given below:

	Point of Distinction	HRM	HRD
1.	Status	It is an independent function with independent sub-functions.	It is an integrated system consisting of inter-dependent sub-systems
2.	Orientation	It is a service with a reactive function.	It is a proactive function.
3.	Aims	It seeks to improve the efficiency of people and administration.	It seeks to develop the total organisation and its culture.
4.	Incentives used	It focusses on salary, economic rewards, job simplification and job specialisation for motivating people.	It focuses on autonomous work groups, job challenges and creativity for motivating people.
5.	Responsibility	It is considered to be the responsibility of the human resource manager.	It is the responsibility of all managers.
6.	Morale productivity relationship	It considers improved satisfaction and morale as the cause of improved performance.	It considers improved performance as the cause of improved satisfaction.