Analysis of the Strategic Orientation of HRD Practices and Managers’ Awareness towards the Concepts of HRD in Ethiopia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the strategic orientation of HRD, managers’ awareness of HRD concept, and the strategic role of HRD functions in Ethiopian organizations. The research constructs a conceptual framework to put each constructs under consideration in the whole system. The study results showed that HRD has a strategic nature and it is conclusively strategic oriented in the organization and it showed a strong evidence for nearly all enhanced characteristics of HRD. Managers of the organization have good awareness of HRD concepts since they have excellent understanding of the components of HRD and they recognize that training and development, organization development, career development, and performance appraisal are components of HRD function. HRD is playing a strategic role both by shaping and supporting the overall objectives of the organization. Moreover, HRD is given considerable emphasis by the organization, and it is considered as the first and foremost among the six strategic issues of the organization.