HRD Culture in Higher Educational Institutions of India: An Empirical Study

Abstract

Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are facing challenges to attract and retain talented and competent workforce in a competitive technological, digital and industry 4.0 environments in India. HRD Culture is one of the important factors that influence the sustainable growth and success of these HEIs and a collective behavior of human resources towards the organizational norms, beliefs, values, and structure and HR practices. The present study has been undertaken to identify the important factors of HRD culture among the staff of select HEIs. Both primary and secondary data has been used in the study. The secondary data was collected through self developed questionnaire consisting of 16 items through survey method technique. The findings revealed that the four dimensions identified for the study i.e. Climate, HR practices, Commitment for Quality and Human Relations are fully measuring the HRD culture of these HEIs. The line managers chosen for population study of select HEIs are satisfied with HRD climate, HR practices, Commitment for Quality but partially satisfied with good Human Relations. The top management of these HEIs could use these work values and practices for distinctive and dynamic culture for the organizational effectiveness for optimum utilization of human resources. The study is limited to the select HEIs in India. The results of the study will add value in the field of HRD culture in the Institutions of higher Learning and enrich the knowledge of the policy makers to devise suitable strategies for improvement.