Download or read book Human Resources Development Review 2008 written by Andre Kraak and published by HSRC Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through 25 chapters authored by some of the leading researchers in the field, the Human Resources Development Review 2008 provides an extensive overview of the contextual factors driving human resources development in South Africa. A key theme throughout the volume is the importance of a multi-faceted skills development strategy operating at three levels. The first entails high-skills policies aimed at expanding export-oriented manufacturing production and services provision, particularly in new globally competitive 'niche' areas. The second relates to the economy's ongoing need for intermediate skills, as is evident in the shortage of skilled artisans and technologists. Finally, the provision of basic, entry-level skills is important in view of the urgent need for large-scale job creation schemes, triggered by public sector initiatives, to ameliorate high levels of unemployment and despondency, especially amongst the youth.
Download or read book Human Resource Development written by R. Krishnaveni and published by Excel Books India. This book was released on 2008-05-31 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Resource Development (HRD) is fundamental in generating and implementing the tools needed to manage and operate the organization right from the production, management, marketing and sales to research and development, in order to be more productive. This can be done by making people sufficiently motivated, trained, informed, managed, utilized and empowered. Thus, HRD forms a major part of human resource management activities in the organizations.This book has been carefully developed keeping in mind the requirements of all the varied segments that could use this book extensively and specifically for the students who have chosen HR elective and scholars pursuing research in the broad field of HR.The book is divided into nineteen chapters and each chapter is backed by illustrations, exercises and case studies, appropriately. The first two chapters start with the introduction to the field. The third and fourth chapters give an introduction to how HRD plays a role in learning the behavior of employees. Rest of the chapters - five to eighteen - deal with various functions of HRD. Finally, the last chapter brings out a detail methodology of how to develop a validated instrument which could be used for survey research in the HR field.The book has been written in very simple and easily understandable manner with relevant quoted references from earlier researches in this field. This will definitely help the readers to refer the source material, if detail reading is required.
Download or read book Human Resource Development Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Human Resource Management Innovation and Performance written by Paul Sparrow and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance investigates the relationship between HRM, innovation and performance. Taking a multi-level perspective the book reflects critically on contentious themes such as high performance work systems, organizational design options, cross-boundary working, leadership styles and learning at work.
Download or read book Global Human Resource Development written by Thomas N. Garavan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-05 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on contributions from leading academics in the field, this volume within the Routledge Series in Human Resource Development specifically focuses on Global Human Resource Development (HRD). Specifically, the volume provides an overview of 17 regions, 85 countries and includes one emerging market grouping, CIVETS. This book examines the role of the state in HRD, the relationship between HRD and the level of economic development in the country or region, the influence of foreign direct investment within the country or region, and firm-level HRD practices within countries or regions. Global Human Resource Development analyzes HRD from institutional and cross-cultural perspectives, making it possible, for the first time, to analyze trends across countries and regions and to draw conclusions about the value of institutional and cross-cultural perspectives in the HRD context. There is currently no book on the market that conceptualizes the discipline of global HRD in this way, making this a definitive book on HRD across the globe of particular interest to researchers and reflective practitioners.
Download or read book Human Resource Development Quarterly Volume 19 Number 4 Winter 2008 written by HRDQ (Human Resource Development Quarterly) and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Human Resource Development written by Joshua C. Collins and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook presents an expansive exploration of critical theory, critical perspectives, critical praxis, and the impact on the research, theory, and practice of Human Resource Development (HRD). Critical Human Resource Development (CHRD) aims to challenge the normative structures, practices, policies, definitions, and approaches which have historically dominated the field of Human Resource Development (HRD). As an approach to HRD, CHRD raises awareness of social systems, organizational policies and practices, and research paradigms that silence new ways of knowing and understanding, while advancing underrepresented and emerging approaches. Through an analysis of power and privilege, morality and ethics, and ideology and context, CHRD situates diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and resistance as a path forward in a rapidly-changing global society. In contrast to HRD’s traditional focus on organization development, training and development, and career development, this handbook adopts a more critical vantage point which classifies the scope and outcomes of HRD across five domains identified by CHRD scholars as key to understanding the nature and work of the field— organizing, relating, learning, changing, and advocating.
Download or read book Understanding Human Resource Development written by Jim McGoldrick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume contains original chapters by some of the leading researchers and writers in HRD. It provides a definitive work on the design and conduct of research in HRD and identifies and examines the possibilities and limitations of particular methods and techniques. Emerging debates on the purpose, nature and practice and theoretical base of HRD are examined. Each chapter is structured with: * Statement of aims * Description of theoretical and empirical context^ * Identification and examination of methodological issues * Description and evaluation of research design * Critical analysis and evaluation * Key learning points
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Human Resource Development written by Rob F. Poell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Human Resource Development (HRD) has grown in prominence as an independent discipline from its roots in both management and education since the 1980s. There has been continual debate about the boundaries of HRD ever since. Drawing on a wide and respected international contributor base and with a focus on international markets, this book provides a thematic overview of current knowledge in HRD across the globe. The text is separated into nine sections which explore the origins of the field, adjacent and related fields, theoretical approaches, policy perspectives, interventions, core issues and concerns, HRD as a profession, HRD around the world, and emerging topics and future trends. An epilogue rounds off the volume by considering the present and future states of the discipline, and suggesting areas for further research. The Routledge Companion to Human Resource Development is an essential resource for researchers, students and HRD professionals alike.
Download or read book Human Resource Development in a Knowledge Based Economy written by The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research and published by Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research. This book was released on 2003-05-19 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unconventional parameters characterize the knowledge-based economy of the twenty first century, with trained knowledge workers and intellectual capital constituting its foundation. In the new economic order, personal skills, innovation and creativity are not merely factors of production, but important sources of wealth and imperatives for economic growth. In the global war for knowledge and talent, human resource development becomes a crucial competitive strategy for nations and organizations. This book compiles the insight of specialists who attended ECSSR’s Seventh Annual Conference on Human Resource Development in a Knowledge-Based Economy, February 9-11, 2002. The conference presentations highlight global trends in human resource development and also the challenges confronting the Gulf region. It covers modes to boost human capital, weighs the relative costs and benefits of intellectual capital investment, identifies technological applications for knowledge transfer, outlines structural models for organizational excellence, and proposes strategies for education, workforce planning and training in the knowledge-based economy.
Download or read book Human Resource Development Review written by Darlene Russ-Eft and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-12-13 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to inform, stimulate and influence research and practice in human resource development (HRD), this book reviews exemplary studies in the field and discusses their practical implications. Topics discussed include: the importance of variety in behavioural models to improve training; methods for enhancing human performance; integrative and accelerated learning; the advantages of structured versus unstructured on-the-job training; team performance; why some teams learn and others do not; interventions that improve team processes and performance; the role of managers in organizational learning; how research on organizational learning might affect the role of HRD; and how HRD professionals can facilitate organizational l
Download or read book Handbook of Research Methods on Human Resource Development written by Mark N.K. Saunders and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Human Resource Development (HRD) research has developed, a growing variety of quantitative and qualitative data collection procedures and analysis techniques have been adopted; research designs now include mono, multiple and mixed methods. This Hand
Download or read book Human Resources Development written by T. Venkateswara Rao and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 1996-05-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human resource development (HRD) at a national level, especially for developing countries, is the theme of this volume. The first part of the book introduces the concept of HRD, detailing its possible goals and defining its dimensions. Part Two focuses on the strategic sectors and target groups for HRD, looking at the relationship of HRD to areas such as health, education, science and technology, the environment and gender issues. The final section of the book discusses the strategic process interventions required for achieving HRD goals, including using nongovernmental organizations, decentralization, mobilization of resources and professionalization of government.
Download or read book Human Resource Development written by David McGuire and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of Human Resource Development has emerged as one of the most dynamic and multifaceted areas of business and management in recent years. Yet despite the mosaic of topics, debates and approaches, existing textbooks often overlook important emerging topics within the field, and do little justice to the variety of strands involved in the study of HRD. Human Resource Development: Theory and Practice encourages students and academics out of their comfort zones by offering the first comprehensive overview that encompasses all the constituent components of HRD, allowing the reader to clearly separate concepts within the field and provide a meaningful basis for detailed discussion and debate. This book serves as a comprehensive introductory text to the field of HRD, as well as an ideal platform for a more in-depth advanced study of the field. It is an invaluable resource for students of HRD, or any reader interested in how HRD can play a major role in oiling the gears of innovation within an organization.
Download or read book The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development written by Tonette S. Rocco and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sage Handbook of Human Resource Development offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape of HRD, serving as both an orientation to the profession and an analytical examination of HRD as a field of study and research. The handbook addresses key questions, such as the state of HRD globally, its changes over the past decade, and the foundational philosophies and values shaping research and practice in HRD. Across eight sections, the handbook covers foundational aspects, theoretical influences, learning and workforce development, talent and career development, leadership and organizational development, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, technology-enhanced HRD, and emerging issues and future directions. Each section provides insights into diverse topics ranging from workplace learning, action learning, and employee engagement to social media, artificial intelligence, and future trends. With contributions from scholars across the globe, the handbook reflects the global nature of HRD, making it applicable to academic programs worldwide. Designed for academics, graduate students, HR leaders, executives, managers, and consultants, this handbook stands out with its diverse perspectives and insights, making it an indispensable guide for those seeking a deep understanding of the dynamic field of Human Resource Development. A.FOUNDATIONS OF THE DISCIPLINE OF HRD B.THEORETICAL INFLUENCES ON HRD C.LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT D. TALENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT E. LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT F. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING G. TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT H. EMERGING ISSUES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Download or read book Human Resource Development Quarterly Number 2 Summer 2008 written by HRDQ (Human Resource Development Quarterly) and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foundations of Human Resource Development written by Richard A. Swanson and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-01-26 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is directed toward several audiences. First, it is designed for university courses in HRD. We argue that every HRD academic program needs a course that teaches the foundations of the field. Second, HRD researchers will find the book thought-provoking and useful as a guide to core research issues. Third, it is written for reflective practitioners who actively seek to lead the field as it grows and matures. Finally, almost every practitioner will find parts of the book that will add depth to their practice.
