Human Resource Development
Theory and Practice
Published on 25. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-230-21687-7 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive and critical evaluation of the theory and practice of HRD. Ideally suited for undergraduates, it guides students through key contemporary topics. Written by a team of leading academic experts and packed with learning activities and real world examples, it is essential reading for any student studying a module in HRD.
Reviews / Votes
Intellectually rigorous, accessible and comprehensive - it ticks all the boxes for an excellent textbook. The book provides a critical introduction to the field of HRD, providing a stimulating review of contemporary debates in the field, and a wealth of references. The activities, review questions and examples make it a useful teaching resource. Clare Valentin, HRD Programme Director, The University of Edinburgh, UK. This is a great resource for lecturers and students alike. It is engagingly written by academics who are in touch with practice and who recognise the need to give undergraduates and professional students both a language and understanding of the strategic aspects of HRD and the ability to deal with the nuance and ambiguity which HRD entails. - Lisa Anderson, Lecturer in Management Education, University of Liverpool Management School, UK A comprehensive and authoritative overview of current topics, debates, and trends in human resource development... A well written textbook that should appeal to HRD practitioners and students alike. - Rob F. Poell, Professor of HRD, Tilburg University, Netherlands This excellent book provides a critical exploration of the key themes in the field of Human Resource Development in a challenging yet pragmatic way, and will have wide appeal. Susan Kirk, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Nottingham Trent University, UK Engaging, topical, full of practical illustrations and far reaching in scope: this book is an excellent new resource for undergraduate teaching and professional students alike. - Dr Clare Rigg, School of Business and Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland The book is a very important contribution to the field of HRD. It signals a number of useful trajectories along which HRD may develop in the future. The book is a model of conceptual clarity and it achieves a fine balance between description and analysis. A fine achievement indeed. - Thomas N. Garavan, Journal of European Industrial Training.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
66 black & white tables, 34 diagrames
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
969 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-21687-7 (9780230216877)
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Persons
JEFF GOLD is Professor of Organisation Learning at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University and a member of the Northern Leadership Academy. RICK HOLDEN is currently Principal Lecturer in the School of Human Resource Management, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. PAUL ILES is a Running Stream Professor in HRD at Leeds Business School, having previously worked at the University of Teesside, Liverpool John Moores University and the Open University. JIM STEWART is a Running Stream Professor in HRD at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. JULIE BEARDWELL is Associate Dean and Head of HRM, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.
Content
The Nature and Scope of Human Resource Development Strategic HRD and the Learning and Development Function National HRD Policies and Practices Learning Theories and Principles The Practice of Training: the Identification of Training Needs The Practice of Training: the Design and Delivery of Training Evaluation of Human Resource Development E-Learning Workplace Learning, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning HRD and Change at Work Continuing Professional Development and Life-Long Learning Contrasting Contexts of HRD Practice HRD and Diversity Cross-Cultural HRD Management Development Leadership Development Team Development Graduates and Graduate Employability The Future of HRD