Human resource development
Subtitle: theory and practice
By: edited by Jeff Gold ... [et al.].
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Basingstoke; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 488
ISBN-13: 9780230216877
Description: "This book is 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 HRD"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Encountering HRD; title: The nature and scope of HRD; title: Strategic HRD and the learning and development function; title: National HRD policies and practice; title: Learning theories and principles; title: The identification of training needs; title: The design and delivery of training; title: Evaluation of HRD; title: Workplace learning and knowledge management; title: Management development; title: Leadership development; title: Teams and team development; title: HRD and diversity; title: E-learning; title: Contrasting contexts of HRD practice; title: Continuing professional development and lifelong learning; title: Graduates and graduate employment; title: Corss-cultural HRD; title: The future of human resource development.