Human Resource Development

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Assuming no prior knowledge or experience, this textbook provides an up to date introduction to the key concepts and issues within the field of learning and development. Blending key theories and concepts with a practical approach, the text covers the core areas that line managers and HRD practitioners need to know in order to design, implement and evaluate formal training interventions. In addition to these core areas, more contemporary issues such as learning and development within small and medium sized enterprises, and the sharing and management of knowledge are outlined. The textbook draws on a wide range of features to ensure and encourage learning and understanding. Within each chapter key concepts are introduced at the start of each chapter; other features include 'hints and tips' boxes, 'practitioner perspectives', and end of chapter case studies, and chapter revision questions. There is also a supporting online resource centre providing resources for lecturers Online Resource Centre For lecturers Additional case study material and notes for using the cases All artworks (tables, figures and diagrams) Key Features Provides a complete introduction to human resource development; unlike other textbooks, assumes no prior knowledge or experience of learning and development Presents the core areas, including the process for formal training interventions, in addition to more contemporary topics such as learning and development in small and medium sized enterprises, and managing knowledge The text uses the UK perspective as a starting point, but also reflects on contemporary debates to offer more global perspectives and international coverage Blends key theories and concepts with a 'how to' approach to enable future HRD practitioners and general line managers to evaluate and implement learning and development initiatives Wide range of features including activities, hints and tips, practitioner perspectives and end of chapter case studies, designed to encourage critical thinking and application.

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David Mankin, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff Table of Contents Part One: The Fundamentals of Human Resource Development 1: The Context of Human Resource Development 2: Global Perspectives on Human Resource Development 3: Developing a Human Resource Development Strategy Part Two: The Operational role of Human Resource Development 4: The Role and Theory of Learning 5: A Systematic Approach to Human Resource Development 6: Identifying Human Resource Development Needs 7: Designing Learning and Development Interventions 8: Delivering Learning and Development Interventions 9: The Evaluation of Learning and Development Interventions Part Three: The Key Themes of Human Resource Development 10: Managing or Nurturing Knowledge? 11: Integrating Learning with Working 12: Human Resource Development in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 13: Managing the Human Resource Development Function 14: The Ethical Practitioner 15: Continuous Professional Development and Reflective Practice