Learning and Development for Managers

This text describes, analyses and synthesises a wide range ofcontemporary issues from research and practice in the field ofindividual and collective workplace learning and development. * * Enables students and managers of learning and development(L&D) to understand the theory and practice of L&D inorganizations. * Explores the concept of learning from a variety of perspectivesthrough the use of examples of research and practice from all overthe world. * Takes a broad view of learning as encompassing both explicitand implicit and individual and collective learningprocesses. * Argues that the practice of L&D should be based upon arigorous theoretical and empirical base. * Each chapter uses synopses of research studies and case studiesfrom businesses to illustrate the most important theories, conceptsand models. * Lists of key concepts, knowledge outcomes, 'perspectivesfrom practice', 'perspectives from research',discussion points (for individual or class use), and conceptchecklists to benefit both students and teachers. * Is illustrated throughout with diagrams, tables and'L&D facts and figures'.