Foundations of human resource development / Richard A. Swanson.

By:

Swanson, Richard A, 1942- [author.]

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TextSeries: Publication in the Berrett-Koehler organizational performance seriesPublisher: Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., [2022]Edition: Third editionDescription: 1 online resource (xxi, 568 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781523092116
1523092114
9781523092109
1523092106

Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Foundations of human resource developmentDDC classification:

658.3 23 S.R.F

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Contents:

Pt. I. Introduction to human resource development -- pt. II. Theory and philosophy in human resource development -- pt. III. Perspectives of human resource development -- pt. IV. Developing expertise through training and development -- pt. V. Unleashing expertise through organization development -- pt. VI. Advancing human resource development -- pt. VII. Human resource development into the future.

Summary: "Human resource development (HRD) is a large field of practice but a relatively young academic discipline. For the last two decades, Foundations of Human Resource Development has fulfilled the field's need for a complete and thoughtful foundational text. This essential text provides an up-to-date overview of the HRD profession, along with the terminology and processes required for sound HRD research and practice. Readers will gain a basic understanding of HRD models and theories that support best practice. The history and philosophical foundations of the field. HRD's role in learning, performance, and change in organizations This new edition has been updated throughout and contains new chapters on assessment, technology, globalization, and future challenges. Examples of best practices are included, along with variations in core thinking, processes, interventions, tools, and much more. This must-have reference will help both practitioners and academics add clarity to their professional journeys"-- Provided by publisher.

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Revised edition of Foundations of human resource development, c2009.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"Human resource development (HRD) is a large field of practice but a relatively young academic discipline. For the last two decades, Foundations of Human Resource Development has fulfilled the field's need for a complete and thoughtful foundational text. This essential text provides an up-to-date overview of the HRD profession, along with the terminology and processes required for sound HRD research and practice. Readers will gain a basic understanding of HRD models and theories that support best practice. The history and philosophical foundations of the field. HRD's role in learning, performance, and change in organizations This new edition has been updated throughout and contains new chapters on assessment, technology, globalization, and future challenges. Examples of best practices are included, along with variations in core thinking, processes, interventions, tools, and much more. This must-have reference will help both practitioners and academics add clarity to their professional journeys"-- Provided by publisher.

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