Human Resource Development by David McGuire (English) Paperback Book

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McGuire′s student-friendly introduction to the field of HRD provides a good balance of theory and practice.

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David McGuire's student-friendly introduction looks at Human Resource Development on an individual, organisational and societal level analysing how HRD can play a major role in organisational innovation, in developing communities and society and in operating on a cross-national and international basis. Key features:Links key training design and learning theories to broader economic and societal issues for a more holistic and in-depth understanding of the field. Seven brand new chapters ensure a good fit with HRD programmes at all levels and reflect the latest developments in the field, including career development, strategic HRD, knowledge management, the environment, ethics and CSR and the future of HRD. High profile case studies in each chapter bring the theory to life including Apple, Massive Open Online Courses, Barclays, Stephen Lawrence, Lloyds Pharmacy, Marriott Hotels, Netflix, Black and Decker, Google, Colgate-Palmolive, Marks and Spencer and Valve. Case vignettes throughout the chapters highlight HRD in action and provoke critical analysis and discussion, including How a Beer Can Aided the Design of Canon's Revolutionary Mini-Copier and The Alaskan Village Set to Disappear Under Water in a Decade. An Appendix contains advice on preparing for an HRD examination as well as example exam questions and sample answers, to ensure examination success. Chapters map to the CIPD's requirements at levels 5 and 7 making it an ideal core text for accredited and non-accredited programmes alike.

Notes

2nd edition. Student-friendly introduction to the field of HRD, providing a good balance of theory and practice.

Author Biography

David McGuire is senior lecturer in human resource development at Edinburgh Napier University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Foundations of Human Resource DevelopmentPart 1: HRD at the Individual LevelChapter 2: Adult Learning TheoriesChapter 3: Creativity and HRDChapter 4: Career DevelopmentChapter 5: Identity and DiversityPart 2: HRD at the Organisational LevelChapter 6: Training and DevelopmentChapter 7: Evaluating Training OutcomesChapter 8: Performance Management and HRDChapter 9: Strategic HRDChapter 10: Organisational Learning and the Learning OrganisationChapter 11: Knowledge ManagementChapter 12: Leadership DevelopmentPart 3: HRD at the Societal LevelChapter 13: International HRDChapter 14: HRD and the EnvironmentChapter 15: HRD at the Community and Societal Level

Review

′Dave McGuire has done an outstanding job at clearly linking the old and new in HRD. Combining traditional themes such as adult learning, T&D, and learning organisation, with emerging topics such as creativity, identity, leadership development and (inter)national HRD, he moves our definition of the field forward considerably′ -- Rob F. Poell′David McGuire's book provides a comprehensive overview of traditional human resource development issues while including emerging topics in the discipline as well. Students, instructors and practitioners will benefit from the book's excellent blending of theory with application. Those new to HRD, as well as experienced professionals, will find this text very readable and highly informative′ -- Kimberly S. McDonald

Review Quote

'Dave McGuire has done an outstanding job at clearly linking the old and new in HRD. Combining traditional themes such as adult learning, T&D, and learning organisation, with emerging topics such as creativity, identity, leadership development and (inter)national HRD, he moves our definition of the field forward considerably'

Details ISBN1446256626 Author David McGuire Year 2014 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1446256626 ISBN-13 9781446256626 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781412922999 DEWEY 658.3124 Media Book Pages 352 Illustrations colour illustrations, colour tables, figures Short Title HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 2/E Language English Residence US Affiliation Queen Margaret University (Scotland) Queen Margaret University (Scotla Textbook No Publication Date 2014-05-19 UK Release Date 2014-05-19 NZ Release Date 2014-05-19 Edited by Julian Rivers Birth 1967 Death 1894 Position Associate Professor Neurology and Director of ALS/Neuromuscular Programme Qualifications MP Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Alternative 9781446256619 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2014-05-18 We've got this

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