Foundations of Human Resource Development, Third Edition

The third edition of this classic is a must-have text for the human resource development (HRD) profession. It has with brand-new material on the impact of technology, globalization, and emerging business trends on HRD practice. Human Resource Development is a large field of practice but a relatively young academic discipline. For the last two decades, Foundations of Human Resource Development has fulfilled the field’s need for a complete and thoughtful foundational text. This essential text provides an up-to-date overview of the HRD profession, along with the terminology and processes required for sound HRD research and practice. Readers will gain a basic understanding of HRD models and theories that support best practice History and philosophical foundations of the field HRD’s role in learning, performance, and change in organizations This new edition has been updated throughout and contains new chapters on assessment, technology, globalization, and future challenges. Examples of best practices are included, along with variations in core thinking, processes, interventions, tools, and much more. This must-have reference will help both practitioners and academics add clarity to their professional journeys. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Dedication Brief Contents Contents List of Figures Preface PART I: Introduction to Human Resource Development 1 Human Resource Development Boundaries Introduction Purpose of HRD Definition of HRD Origins of HRD HRD Context HRD Core Beliefs HRD as a Discipline and a Professional Field of Practice Conclusion Reflection Questions 2 Basics of Human Resource Development Introduction Points of Agreement HRD Worldviews HRD Process Threats to Excellent Practice Ethics and Integrity Standards Conclusion Reflection Questions 3 History of Human Resource Development Introduction The Beginnings: Survival through Labor and Learning 1400–1800: The Renaissance Apprenticeship in Colonial America Industrial Era in America Twentieth-Century Influences in America Evolution of the Organization Development Component of HRD Management and Leadership Development in the United States Emergence of the HRD Research Community Conclusion: HRD History Timeline Reflection Questions PART II: Theory and Philosophy in Human Resource Development 4 Role of Theory and Philosophy in Human Resource Development Introduction Recognizing the Theory Development Processas Research Requirements of a Sound Theory Philosophy and Theory Underlying HRD Philosophical Metaphors for HRD Theory and Practice Conclusion Reflection Questions 5 Theory of Human Resource Development Introduction Perspectives on Theory and Practice Theory Framework for All Applied Disciplines Theory of Human Resource Development Conclusion Reflection Questions 6 Component Theories of Human Resource Development Introduction Psychology and the Discipline of HRD Economics, Human Capital Theory, and HRD Systems Theory as a Foundation for HRD Conclusion Reflection Questions PART III: Perspectives of Human Resource Development 7 Paradigms of Human Resource Development Introduction Overview of the HRD Paradigms Debates about Learning and Performance Philosophical Views of Learning and Performance Learning Paradigm of HRD Performance Paradigm of HRD Fusing the Two Paradigms Conclusion Reflection Questions 8 Perspectives on Performancein Human Resource Development Introduction Organizational Effectiveness as a Precursor to Performance Disciplinary Perspectives on Performance Financial Performance Multilevel Performance Models Processand Team-Level Performance Models Individual-Level Performance Models The Spoils of Performance Conclusion Reflection Questions 9 Perspectives on Learning in Human Resource Development Introduction Theories of Learning Learning Models at the Individual Level Learning Models at the Organizational Level Conclusion Reflection Questions 10 Traditional Information and Communication Technology in Human Resource Development Introduction Information and Communication Technology in HRD Conclusion Reflection Questions PART IV: Developing Expertise through Training and Development 11 Overview of Training and Development Introduction Views of T&D Key T&D Terms and Strategies The General T&D Process Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Training for Performance System (TPS) Individual-Focused T&D Team/Group-Focused T&D Training Roles and Responsibilities Conclusion Reflection Questions 12 The Nature of Expertise Introduction Knowledge versus Expertise Definitions of Expertise and Competence Conclusion Reflection Questions 13 Training and Development Practices Introduction Variations in T&D Practices Core T&D Practices Individual-Focused T&D Practices Group-Focused T&D Practices Work Process–Focused T&D Practices Organization-Focused T&D Practices Conclusion Reflection Questions PART V: Unleashing Expertise through Organization Development 14 Overview of Organization Development Introduction Views of OD Key OD Terms The General OD Process Action Research: Problem-Solving Method OD Process Model OD for Performance System Conclusion Reflection Questions 15 The Nature of the Change Process Introduction Core Dimensions of Change Change Outcomes General Theories of Change Resistance to Change Focused Perspectives on Change Leading and Managing Organization Change Conclusion Reflection Questions 16 Organization Development Practices Introduction Variations in OD Practices Core OD Practices Organization-Focused OD Practices Work Process–Focused OD Practices Group-Focused OD Practices Individual-Focused OD Practices Conclusion Reflection Questions PART VI: Advancing Human Resource Development 17 Strategy and Human Resource Development Introduction Schools of Strategic Thinking Strategic Roles of Human Resource Development Scenario Planning Conclusion Reflection Questions 18 Assessment in Human Resource Development Introduction Program Assessment Approaches to Accountability Balanced Scorecard and Intellectual Capital Results Assessment System Financial Assessment Conclusion Reflection Questions 19 Policy and Planning for Human Resource Development Introduction Human Resource Development Policy and Planning Conclusion Reflection Questions PART VII: Human Resource Development into the Future 20 Challenges of Self-Managed Learning and Career Development Introduction Self-Managed Learning: Agent Learners Career Development and Human Resource Development Reflection Questions 21 The Age of Digitalization, Automation, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence Introduction Human Resource Development in the Age of Digitalization, Automation, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence Conclusion Reflection Questions 22 Globalization Impacting Human Resource Development Introduction Globalization and Human Resource Development Conclusion Reflection Questions 23 Human Resource Development Moving Forward Introduction Disruption—The Faster and Better Challenge Globalism—The Systems and Economic Challenge Values—Beliefs on the Ropes Conclusion Reflection Questions References Name Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Subject Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W About the Author Contributors This third edition of a classic, must-have text for the human resource development (HRD) profession includes new material on the impact of technology, globalisation, and emerging business trends on human resource practice. Human resource development (HRD) is a large field of practice but a relatively young academic discipline. For the last two decades, Foundations of Human Resource Development has fulfilled the field's need for a complete and thoughtful foundational text. This essential text provides an up-to-date overview of the HRD profession, along with the terminology and processes required for sound HRD research and practice. Readers will gain a basic understanding of HRD models and theories that support best practice The history and philosophical foundations of the field HRD's role in learning, performance, and change in organisations This new edition has been updated throughout and contains new chapters on assessment, technology, globalisation, and future challenges. Examples of best practices are included, along with variations in core thinking, processes, interventions, tools, and much more. This must-have reference will help both practitioners and academics add clarity to their professional journeys "Human resource development (HRD) is a large field of practice but a relatively young academic discipline. For the last two decades, Foundations of Human Resource Development has fulfilled the field's need for a complete and thoughtful foundational text. This essential text provides an up-to-date overview of the HRD profession, along with the terminology and processes required for sound HRD research and practice. Readers will gain a basic understanding of HRD models and theories that support best practice. The history and philosophical foundations of the field. HRD's role in learning, performance, and change in organizations This new edition has been updated throughout and contains new chapters on assessment, technology, globalization, and future challenges. Examples of best practices are included, along with variations in core thinking, processes, interventions, tools, and much more. This must-have reference will help both practitioners and academics add clarity to their professional journeys"-- Provided by publisher