The development function of Human Resource Management is the process to improve the knowledge, skills and values of employees so that they can efficiently perform the present and future jobs. Its various activities are :
(i) Performance and Potential Appraisal : It implies systematic evaluation of employees with respect to their performance on the job and their potential for development.
(ii) Career Planning: It involves planning of the career of employees and implementing career plan so as to fulfil the career aspirations of people through promotions and transfers.
(iii) Training : Training is the process by which employees learn skills, knowledge and aptitutes to further organisational and personal goals.
(iv) Executive Development : It is the process of developing managerial talent through appropriate programmes.