The purpose of this study is to identify HRD practitioners’ specific behaviors and the relationship
between a variety of their performance and their behaviors. For research purpose, needs assessment based
on ASTD competency model was used. The data were collected from HRD practitioners who are
working at the HR departments of the top 50 companies in Korea and 185 surveys were used for the
analysis. As a result, the current possession as well as the importance of 3 competences in ASTD
competency model and 74 specific behaviors in 12 competences were statistically significantly different.
The competence with priority needs through Borich’s needs value was to understand organizational
management, including organizational structure, system, and functions. In addition, by using the ranks of
Borich’s needs and the number of competences in HH quadrant through Locus for Focus Model, 23
specific behaviors were identified, and they were involved in 8 competences. In th analysis, needs analysis
and solution suggestions represented top priority needs, followed by network and partnership, insight to
business, strategic thinking, and individual development modeling. Based on the results, some implications
were presented.