The History of Human Resource Development [electronic resource] : Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies, Theories, and Methodologies /
Hughes, Claretha.author.
Gosney, Matthew W.author.
The history of human resource development embraces humankind's investment in one another's skills, knowledge, and abilities. As the field transitions into a more mature discipline, there is a need to understand the philosophies upon which certain theories and methodologies are based. Providing a historical narrative of HRD from the beginning of human history through modern times, this book reveals the consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today. Drs. Gosney and Hughes offer a robust examination of HRD and provide a methodology for critical thinking to better understand the theories and assumptions of the field. They provide a model whereby scholars and practitioners can better understand and evaluate modern HRD through the context of HRD history.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Dedicate; Contents; List of Illustrations; 1 Introduction to HRD History and Critical Th inking Th eory; 2 Early Human History; 3 The Hellenic Period; 4 400-1800 AD: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment; 5 The Industrial Revolution; 6 World War II; 7 1950s-1970s: The Rise of Organization Development; 8 HRD in the Modern Era; 9 Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice; 10 Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The history of human resource development embraces humankind's investment in one another's skills, knowledge, and abilities. As the field transitions into a more mature discipline, there is a need to understand the philosophies upon which certain theories and methodologies are based. Providing a historical narrative of HRD from the beginning of human history through modern times, this book reveals the consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today. Drs. Gosney and Hughes offer a robust examination of HRD and provide a methodology for critical thinking to better understand the theories and assumptions of the field. They provide a model whereby scholars and practitioners can better understand and evaluate modern HRD through the context of HRD history.
Personnel management.
Management.
Economics.
Management science.
Manpower policy.
Industrial management.
Human Resource Management.
Management.
Economics, general.
Human Resource Development.
Innovation/Technology Management.