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534 ❚ Human resource developmentSTRATEGIC HRD AIMSThe fundamental aim of strategic HRD is to enhance resource capability in accordancewith the belief that the human capital of an organization is a major source ofcompetitive advantage. It is therefore about ensuring that the right quality people areavailable to meet present and future needs. This is achieved by producing a coherentand comprehensive framework for developing people.The specific objectives of strategic HRD are to develop intellectual capital andpromote organizational, team and individual learning by creating a learning culture –an environment in which employees are encouraged to learn and develop and inwhich knowledge is managed systematically.Although strategic HRD is business-led, its policies have to take into account individualaspirations and needs. The importance of increasing employability outside aswell as within the organization is an important HRD policy consideration.COMPONENTS OF HRDHuman resource developmentOrganizationallearningIndividuallearning anddevelopmentBlendedlearningTrainingManagementdevelopmentKnowledgemanagementSelf-directedlearningWorkplacetrainingLearningorganizationE-learningFormal offthe-jobtrainingCoachingMentoringFigure 35.1Components of human resource development