Choose a side: by Angie Carter

klukow1 — 2024-09-05 22:04:22 UTC

I want to say Individual because I believe it serves the individual to help with personal skill and lifelong learning.

2024-09-05 22:05:34 UTC

HRD serves the individual because although it helps the individual function better within the organization thus helping the organization, it ultimately serves the person because they become a more well-rounded member of society in a multitude of different aspects (personal skills, morale, etc.)

2024-09-05 22:05:48 UTC

I believe it is the organization because the employee may benefit initially, but the organization benefits in the long run.

2024-09-05 22:06:16 UTC

Maslow's Hierarchal Theory directly correlates to this perspective of HRD. The Philosophical, Safety, Social, Esteem, and Self-Actualization needs of the individual.

2024-09-05 22:06:26 UTC

I feel that the organization is served. Since the organization is made up of individuals, the growth of those individuals is what will benefit the organization as a whole.

2024-09-05 22:06:28 UTC

I believe HRD serves the individual. This will help with career oriented skills, personal skills, and skills that will last a lifetime. The organization will reap the benefits.

-Aulbrey

2024-09-05 22:06:29 UTC

I believe HRD most significantly serves the individual because of the personal and career growth achieved through its programs. Thus, organizational benefits then stem from their personnel development.

2024-09-05 22:06:57 UTC

I believe HRD serves the individual. It enhances individual skills and development which ultimately leads to organizational success. The individuals make up an organization. -Zay

2024-09-05 22:07:00 UTC

HRD serves the individual. They may be gaining skills for a particular job but it is likely in some way impacting their entire life even if in a small way.

2024-09-05 22:07:19 UTC

Well I typed half a response for both until Dr. Carter said "not today". So if I'm choosing, then I will always choose the individual over the organization. Who are we if we cannot serve one another for holistic growth?

2024-09-05 22:07:22 UTC

I believe it starts in the organization to enhance their workplace. Then it ignites a spark in the individual to motivate them to be leaders.

2024-09-05 22:07:26 UTC

I believe HRD serves a little bit of both, but I think I lean more towards the individual. The organization is responsible for the learning and often benefit as a biproduct, but I think due to the learning and development being centered around the individual, I have to go with that.

rolden1 — 2024-09-05 22:07:32 UTC

I would say HRD serves the system (organization). It covers the multiple variables that make the organization effective. In taking care of the organization it also takes care of the individual.

2024-09-05 22:07:39 UTC

I believe its serves the individual because it helps develops an individuals skills and abilities to advance in their career.

2024-09-05 22:07:49 UTC

I believe HRD serves the individual first because it helps them to grow and develop and then subsequently if more employees are engaged in HRD, then it will ultimately help the organization. Tough choice!!

2024-09-05 22:07:54 UTC

You can't have an organization without individuals, so to me, HRD serves the individual which in turn creates the organization.

2024-09-05 22:08:06 UTC

HRD serves the Org since they are the sponsor, and it wouldn't exist without them. They are intricately linked though.

2024-09-05 22:08:20 UTC

My argument is that it serves the organization, because ultimately the driver is the objective to align initiatives with the organizational strategy. A by-product is the employee being served.

2024-09-05 22:08:22 UTC

The individual! This is because they will grow from everything they learn through HRD, bringing those skills elsewhere and keeping them for life.

Jessica P.

2024-09-05 22:08:41 UTC

HRD serves the individual, but I feel it's the individual as part of an organization that reaps the most benefits.

2024-09-05 22:08:49 UTC

I think HRD serves the individual as it is focused on developing the individual not only from a professional stance but also it develops personally. As we have read in the past reading, HRD is very individual-focused as it gives opportunities to individuals to learn.

2024-09-05 22:09:03 UTC

Stephanie DuPre

I believe HRD serves the individual/learner, primarily. It has the added benefit of typically benefiting the organization too, so long as the individual remains employed with that same organization. However, the skills the individual learns will stay with them forever, and they may or may not leave the organization behind. So my answer is HRD serves the individual learner.

2024-09-05 22:13:39 UTC

I think the key word here is "primarily." So if that is the case, I would say the Organization. Without the organization, there would be no need for HRD-it would simply be "individual learning."