5.10. Summary

Human resource development (HRD) is tied closely to organization development (OD). HRD is more often tied to organizational "software" issues of change management, leadership and management development, and performance management, while OD is generally utilized to address the "hardware" issues of the organization: developing its strategy, technology, and structure.

HRD/OD interventions address organizational challenges with such programs as learning organizations, total quality management, and management by objectives that are designed to align the workforce with the leaders and the organization strategy. These programs must be selected to fit in with the culture and strategy of the organization to be successful.

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