Human Resource Development, 3rd edition, provides a complete and integrated introduction to the processes, practices and perspectives of HRD in the workplace from a theory and practice perspective. Various aspects of HRD at work are explored through case studies; encouraging the student to link the practicalities of HRD with academic analysis.
Introduction to Human Resource Development
PART I: PROCESS
HRD Needs: People, Work and Organisations
Designing for HRD: Principle and Applications
Managing Workplace HRD in Action
HRD Quality: Reviewing and Evaluating
HRD and Theory
PART II: PRACTICES
HRD Strategies: Systems, Roles and Outcomes
Development Partnerships: Coaching and Mentoring
Learning in Groups Technology
Change and HRD
HRD Provider Organisations
PART III: PERSPECTIVES
Workplace HRD and Public Policy
Knowledge Management and Communities of Practice
Diversity Themes and HRD
Strategic HRD
Looking Ahead
