All organisations now face rapid and continuous change. The management of knowledge capital is a positive response to the challenges posed by a dynamic environment. The HR developer has a robust role to play in the management of an organisation's knowledge capital, and in the mobilisation and harnessing of the energy of a diverse workforce.
Human Resource Development: Principles and Practice examines the role of the HR developer within the context of a learning organisation. It looks at the central four stages of human resource development: needs investigation and identification, design of learning programs, implementation of formal and informal learning activities, and evaluation of the learning experience. These central stages are examined within the wider context of adult learning theories, managing deversity, strategic human resource management and the creation of knowledge. An overarching theme is human resource development in conditions of uncertainty, based on values and creativity and relying heavily on the knowledge-creation skills and abilities of individuals.
This book will assist you to understand the fundamentals of HRD and how HRD fits into a broader category of strategic planning and management. Presented in a clear and accessible style, the book also focuses on developing practical HRD skills that can be used to address the questions faced by organisations now and in the future.
Chapter 1 Introduction to HRD
Chapter 2 Adult learning
Chapter 3 Diversity and Gobalisation
Chapter 4 Strategic human resource development
Chapter 5 An overview of HRD needs identification
Chapter 6 Performance appraisal
Chapter 7 Interviewing and focus groups
Chapter 8 Questionnaires
Chapter 9 Design-the two main considerations
Chapter 10 Other design considerations
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