Human Resource Development Theory and Practice

by Beardwell, Julie; Gold, Jeff; Holden, Rick; Iles, Paul; Stewart, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780230216877
• ISBN10: 0230216870
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

This book is 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 HRD. Companion Website: http://www.palgrave.com/business/goldhrd/

Author Biography

JULIE BEARDWELL is Associate Dean in the Leeds Business School at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. JEFF GOLD is Principal Lecturer in Organization Learning in the Leeds Business School at Leeds Metropolitan University and a member of the Northern Leadership Academy. RICK HOLDEN is currently Principal Lecturer in the School of Human Resource Management in the Leeds Business School at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK. PAUL ILES is a Running Stream Professor in HRD in the 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 in the Leeds Business School at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Table of Contents

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

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