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Human resource development : foundations, process, contexts /

By: Gibb, Stephen
Material type: BookPublisher: Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xv, 436 p. : iil. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780230247109Program: MGMT322Subject(s): Employees -- Training of | Business & Economics -- Human Resources & Personnel Management | Business & Economics -- Workplace Culture | Business & Economics -- Organizational DevelopmentDDC classification: 658.3/124
Summary:
"The newest edition of this highly successfuly book 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"--
Who succeeds and why? Individuals and organizations turn potential into performance through human resource development (HRD). Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Human Resource Development provides a thorough introduction to the processes, practices and perspectives of HRD. New to this edition: Improved international coverage Stronger theoretical model Additional case studies and practical activities Extended coverage of talent management, self-development and management leadership New pedagogy to challenge students' critical thinking skills Human Resource Development 3rd Edition is an ideal resource for students studying on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in HRD and human resource management. It is also suitable for students studying for CIPD qualifications. Stephen Gibb is a senior lecturer at the University of Strathclyde and an experienced researcher and teacher of human resource development and employment. He has developed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in HRD and advised many organizations on the subject.
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Includes index.

"The newest edition of this highly successfuly book 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"-- Provided by publisher.

Machine generated contents note: -- 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.

MGMT322

Who succeeds and why? Individuals and organizations turn potential into performance through human resource development (HRD). Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Human Resource Development provides a thorough introduction to the processes, practices and perspectives of HRD. New to this edition: Improved international coverage Stronger theoretical model Additional case studies and practical activities Extended coverage of talent management, self-development and management leadership New pedagogy to challenge students' critical thinking skills Human Resource Development 3rd Edition is an ideal resource for students studying on both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in HRD and human resource management. It is also suitable for students studying for CIPD qualifications. Stephen Gibb is a senior lecturer at the University of Strathclyde and an experienced researcher and teacher of human resource development and employment. He has developed undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in HRD and advised many organizations on the subject.

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