
Human Resource Development
David Mankin(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 22. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-0-19-928328-6 (ISBN)
Description
Assuming no prior knowledge or experience, this textbook provides an up to date introduction to the key concepts and issues within the field of learning and development.
Blending key theories and concepts with a practical approach, the text covers the core areas that line managers and HRD practitioners need to know in order to design, implement and evaluate formal training interventions. In addition to these core areas, more contemporary issues such as learning and development within small and medium sized enterprises, and the sharing and management of knowledge are outlined.
The textbook draws on a wide range of features to ensure and encourage learning and understanding. Within each chapter key concepts are introduced at the start of each chapter; other features include 'hints and tips' boxes, 'practitioner perspectives', and end of chapter case studies, and chapter revision questions. There is also a supporting online resource centre providing resources for students and lecturers.
Online Resource Centre
For students
Annotated web link updates to Government Policy and initiatives
Annotated web links to professional associations and valuable sources of information
Training plan exercise/simulation
Examples of real-life plans and evaluations
Bullet point outlines for the end of chapter self-assessment questions
Indication of how the book maps on to CIPD standards
For lecturers
Additional case study material and notes for using the cases
All artworks (tables, figures and diagrams)
Blending key theories and concepts with a practical approach, the text covers the core areas that line managers and HRD practitioners need to know in order to design, implement and evaluate formal training interventions. In addition to these core areas, more contemporary issues such as learning and development within small and medium sized enterprises, and the sharing and management of knowledge are outlined.
The textbook draws on a wide range of features to ensure and encourage learning and understanding. Within each chapter key concepts are introduced at the start of each chapter; other features include 'hints and tips' boxes, 'practitioner perspectives', and end of chapter case studies, and chapter revision questions. There is also a supporting online resource centre providing resources for students and lecturers.
Online Resource Centre
For students
Annotated web link updates to Government Policy and initiatives
Annotated web links to professional associations and valuable sources of information
Training plan exercise/simulation
Examples of real-life plans and evaluations
Bullet point outlines for the end of chapter self-assessment questions
Indication of how the book maps on to CIPD standards
For lecturers
Additional case study material and notes for using the cases
All artworks (tables, figures and diagrams)
Reviews / Votes
Having reviewed the first four chapters, this recent material gives a clear indication of the contribution that this text will make to the field. Chapters five to nine get into the 'nuts and bolts' of the subject and in my view, do so in a way that will appeal to undergraduates and postgraduate readership who may be coming to the topic for the first time. The examples provided are excellent illustrations of theory in practice for what can often be presented as a very dry topic, delivered in a prescriptive, 'to-do' list fashion. * Jeanette Harrison, University of Ulster * In reading these chapters I was interested to see that some were quite detailed - maybe excessively so. Then, thinking about our undergraduate students, I was reminded that they do not necessarily have the experiential 'hooks' for the details of L&D needs, design and evaluation. I think such students, or even PGs with little experience of the L&D function, would find this useful. * Angela Arnold, Glasgow Caledonian University *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1006 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-928328-6 (9780199283286)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Mankin is Senior Lecturer in HRM at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Prior to this he was a Senior Lecturer in HRM at Oxford Brookes University. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Author
Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Content
PART ONE: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; PART TWO: THE OPERATIONAL ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT; PART THREE: THE KEY THEMES OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT