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- 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.
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 students and lecturers.
Readership: For students taking a module in human resource development, or a related course, this textbook provides a complete introduction to the subject.
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: David Mankin: Identifying Human Resource Development Needs
7: John Roscoe & David Mankin: Designing Learning and Development Interventions
8: Delivering Learning and Development Interventions
9: David Simmonds: 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 Work
12: Rod Stone & David Mankin: 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
David Mankin, Formely Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Contributors:
Rod Stone
John Roscoe
David Simmonds
Three chapters of this text have been written or co-written with specialists in their subject area. Rod Stone, Thames Valley University, has contributed to chapter 6. John Roscoe, also at Thames Valley, has contributed to chapter 7. Chapter 9 has been written by David Simmonds, University of Westminster.
"Having reviewed the first four chapters, this recent material gives a clear indication of the contribution that this text will make to the field. Chapters five to nine get into the 'nuts and bolts' of the subject and in my view, do so in a way that will appeal to undergraduates and postgraduate readership who may be coming to the topic for the first time. The examples provided are excellent illustrations of theory in practice for what can often be presented as a very dry topic, delivered in a prescriptive, 'to-do' list fashion." - Jeanette Harrison, University of Ulster
"In reading these chapters I was interested to see that some were quite detailed - maybe excessively so. Then, thinking about our undergraduate students, I was reminded that they do not necessarily have the experiential 'hooks' for the details of L&D needs, design and evaluation. I think such students, or even PGs with little experience of the L&D function, would find this useful." - Angela Arnold, Glasgow Caledonian University
