Understanding Human Resource Development

. Ed(s): McGoldrick, Jim; Stewart, Jim; Watson, Sandra

ISBN 10: 0415226104 / ISBN 13: 9780415226103

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2001

About this Item

This work studies the design and conduct of research in HRD, examining the possibilities and limitations of particular methods and techniques. Emerging debates on the purpose, nature, practice and theoretical base of Human Resource Development. Editor(s): McGoldrick, Jim; Stewart, Jim; Watson, Sandra. Series: Routledge Studies in Human Resource Development. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 635. . 2001. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Human Resource Development
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415226104
• ISBN 13: 9780415226103
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

Sandra Watson, Jim McGoldrick, Jim Stewart