Human Resources and their Development is a component of Encyclopedia of Human Resources Policy, Development and Management in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Human Resources and their Development provides the essential aspects and a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world such as: Human Resources and their Development; Major Issues in Human Resource Development; Elements of Planning Strategies for Human Resource Development; Human Life Systems, Diversity and Human Development; Human Development and Causes of Global Change; Consequences of Global Change for Human Resource Development. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.
A. Aliaga, Richard A. Swanson explanation for this lack of attention to economic theory is that the literature focused on training and its economic elaboration is taken for granted and considered indisputable. For a number of reasons, ...
This comprehensive text covers the entire field of human resource development, from orientation and skills training, to career and organizational development.
"The book will provide both thought-provoking questions and stimulating answers to the key factors in HR development today.
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This book is directed toward several audiences.
This book provides a reflexive critique of the assumptions of orthodox HRD research and practice and questions the conception of humans as resources, as well as the conventional performative focus of HRD.
"Human Resource Development: From Theory into Practice is an essential resource for students working towards a career in human resource development (HRD), human resource management (HRM), occupational and organizational psychology, and ...
That is the purpose of this book. The intention is that this foundation book will serve the needs of both practitioners and academics for the purpose of adding clarity to their professional journeys.
How to provide valuable and equitable experiences are topics of intense debate with successful resolution seen as key to the future success of the nations. 2. Organization of Education Sharing a history of European colonization, ...