| Title : | Human resource development : Theory and practice | | Material Type: | printed text | | Authors: | Jeff Gold, Editor ; Rick Holden, Editor ; Jim Stewart, Editor ; Paul Iles, Editor ; Julie Beardwell, Editor | | Edition statement: | 2nd Edition | | Publisher: | Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan | | Publication Date: | 2013 | | Pagination: | xxii, 436 p. | | Layout: | ill. (b & w) | | Size: | 25 cm | | ISBN (or other code): | 978-0-230-36715-9 | | General note: | Written by leading academics, this book provides a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the theory and practice of HRD. This edition has been fully revised throughout and features contemporary case studies, chapter introductions and additional coverage of key debates in the field. It is essential reading for any student of HRD. | | Class number: | 658.3124 | | Abstract: | Human Resource Development provides a comprehensive overview of the key topics, debates and themes in this increasingly important field. Written by a team of leading experts, the book balances research-led theory with industry best-practice to provide students with a definitive overview of HRD. The book draws on the international experience of its authors, covering topics as diverse as leadership and development; change and diversity; workplace learning and graduate employability. New to this edition: * Additional coverage of careers, career management and employability * Inclusion of topical subjects including employee engagement, skills shortage and business partnering * Improved student-friendly pedagogy including real life case studies, discussion questions and chapter summaries * Thoroughly updated references and web links Human Resource Development is an essential text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students of HRD. | | Contents note: | Section 1: Looking Out: Macro Considerations of HRD
1. The Scope of HRD and National HRD Policies and Practice; 2. Strategic HRD and the Learning and Development Function; 3. Contrasting Contexts of HRD Practice; 4. Cross-Cultural HRD
Section 2: Looking In: Principles of HRD
5. Learning Theories and Principles; 6. The Practice of Training: the Identification of Training Needs; 7. The Practice of Training: the Design and Delivery of Training; 8. Evaluation of HRD
Section 3: Looking At: HRD At Work
9. E-Learning; 10. Workplace Learning and Knowledge Management; 11. Leadership and management development; 12. Teams and Team DEvelopment; 13. Talent and Career Development; 14. HRD and Diversity; 15. Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development; 16. Graduates and Graduate Employability
Section 4: The Future
17. The Future of Human Resource Development |
Human resource development : Theory and practice [printed text] / Jeff Gold, Editor ; Rick Holden, Editor ; Jim Stewart, Editor ; Paul Iles, Editor ; Julie Beardwell, Editor . - 2nd Edition . - Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013 . - xxii, 436 p. : ill. (b & w) ; 25 cm. ISBN : 978-0-230-36715-9 Written by leading academics, this book provides a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the theory and practice of HRD. This edition has been fully revised throughout and features contemporary case studies, chapter introductions and additional coverage of key debates in the field. It is essential reading for any student of HRD. | Class number: | 658.3124 | | Abstract: | Human Resource Development provides a comprehensive overview of the key topics, debates and themes in this increasingly important field. Written by a team of leading experts, the book balances research-led theory with industry best-practice to provide students with a definitive overview of HRD. The book draws on the international experience of its authors, covering topics as diverse as leadership and development; change and diversity; workplace learning and graduate employability. New to this edition: * Additional coverage of careers, career management and employability * Inclusion of topical subjects including employee engagement, skills shortage and business partnering * Improved student-friendly pedagogy including real life case studies, discussion questions and chapter summaries * Thoroughly updated references and web links Human Resource Development is an essential text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students of HRD. | | Contents note: | Section 1: Looking Out: Macro Considerations of HRD
1. The Scope of HRD and National HRD Policies and Practice; 2. Strategic HRD and the Learning and Development Function; 3. Contrasting Contexts of HRD Practice; 4. Cross-Cultural HRD
Section 2: Looking In: Principles of HRD
5. Learning Theories and Principles; 6. The Practice of Training: the Identification of Training Needs; 7. The Practice of Training: the Design and Delivery of Training; 8. Evaluation of HRD
Section 3: Looking At: HRD At Work
9. E-Learning; 10. Workplace Learning and Knowledge Management; 11. Leadership and management development; 12. Teams and Team DEvelopment; 13. Talent and Career Development; 14. HRD and Diversity; 15. Lifelong Learning and Continuing Professional Development; 16. Graduates and Graduate Employability
Section 4: The Future
17. The Future of Human Resource Development |
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