No organization can function efficiently as long as the fundamental fact i.e.,
human beings remain unrecognized. It is not technical processes, buildings or equipment
but it is people who are critical differentiators of a business enterprise. To create a
competent workforce, organizations have to ensure that they provide a congenial
climate for their development. Existence of an appropriate HRD climate is very essential
for an organization to develop, grow and sustain itself. The present paper is aims at
understanding the level of Human Resource Developmental Climate prevailing in IT
organizations. It includes determining the general HRD climate and the extent to
which OCTAPAC (Openness, Confrontation, Trust, Autonomy, Proactiveness,
Authenticity, Collaboration) culture exists and how seriously the HRD mechanisms
are implemented. HR anchors play a significant role in creating positive HRD climate
in the organization that understands the value of knowledge, document the skills and
capabilities available within the organization, and there by indentify the means of
utilizing the same for the benefit the organization. The HRD Climate is measured
using a 38-item HRD climate questionnaire developed by Center for HRD, Xavier
Labour Relations Institute (XLRI, India).