Human Resource Development Theory and Practice

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

• ISBN13: 9780230367159
• ISBN10: 0230367151
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-08-23
• Publisher: Red Globe Pr

Summary

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.

Author Biography

JEFF GOLD is Professor of Organisation Learning at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

 

RICK HOLDEN is Principal Lecturer in the School of Human Resource Management, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

PAUL ILES is Professor of Human Resource Development at Salford Business School, University of Salford, UK 

JIM STEWART is Professor in HRD at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

JULIE BEARDWELL is Head of Corporate Development at De Montfort University, UK.

Table of Contents

1. The Nature and Scope of Human Resource Development
2. Strategic HRD and the Learning and Development Function
3. National HRD Policies and Practices
4. Learning Theories and Principles
5. The Practice of Training: the Identification of Training Needs
6. The Practice of Training: the Design and Delivery of Training
7. Evaluation of Human Resource Development
8. E-Learning
9. Workplace Learning, Knowledge Management and Organisational Learning
10. HRD and Change at Work
11. Continuing Professional Development and Life-Long Learning
12. Contrasting Contexts of HRD Practice
13. HRD and Diversity
14. Cross-Cultural HRD
15. Management Development
16. Leadership Development
17. Team Development
18. Graduates and Graduate Employability
19. The Future of HRD