Gold, Jeffrey

Human resource development : theory and practice / edited by Jeff Gold [and 4 others]. - Second edition - Houndmills, Basingstroke, Hampshere : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. - xxii, 436 p. : ills.; 24 cm. - .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Looking out: Macro considerations of HRD. The scope of HRD and national HRD policies and practice/ J Steward -- Strategic HRD and the learning and development function/ J Gold -- Contrasting contexts of HRD practice/ V Griggs -- Cross-cultural HRD/ N Kyriakidou -- Looking in: principles of HRD. Learning theories and principles/ C L Zang -- The practice of training: the identification of training needs/ C Glaister -- The practice of training: the design and delivery of training/ R Holden -- Evaluation of HRD/ D Devins -- E-Learning/ J Steward -- Workplace learning and knowledge management/ J Gold -- Leadership and management development/ J Claxton -- Teams and team development/ C Meade -- Talent and career development/ M Blackburn -- HRD and diversity/ V Harte -- Lifelong learning and continuing professional development/ J Gold -- Graduates and graduate employment/ S Nisa -- The future. .

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 a module in HRD.

9780230367159 P5030.00


Employees--Training of.
Personnel management.

HF5549.5 / T7 H88 2013