The History of Human Resource Development (eBook)

Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies, Theories, and Methodologies

Claretha Hughes, Matthew W. Gosney (Autoren)

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2016 | 1st ed. 2016
IX, 190 Seiten
Palgrave Macmillan US (Verlag)
9781137526984 (ISBN)

Infos

The History of Human Resource Development offers a historical narrative of HRD and provides a methodology for critical thinking to better understand the theories and assumptions of today's HRD.

Author Matthew W. Gosney: Matthew W. Gosney is Director of Organizational Development at Hillcrest Medical Center, USA. Author Claretha Hughes: Claretha Hughes is Associate Professor and Director of Education and Health Professions Honors Program at University of Arkansas (USA).

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The history of human resource development embraces humankind's investment in one another's skills, knowledge, and abilities. As the field transitions into a more mature discipline, there is a need to understand the philosophies upon which certain theories and methodologies are based. Providing a historical narrative of HRD from the beginning of human history through modern times, this book reveals the consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today. Drs. Gosney and Hughes offer a robust examination of HRD and provide a methodology for critical thinking to better understand the theories and assumptions of the field. They provide a model whereby scholars and practitioners can better understand and evaluate modern HRD through the context of HRD history.

Inhalt

Cover 1
Half-Title 2
Title 3
Copyright 4
Dedicate 5
Contents 6
List of Illustrations 7
1 Introduction to HRD History and Critical Th inking Th eory 8
2 Early Human History 25
3 The Hellenic Period 34
4 400–1800 AD: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment 55
5 The Industrial Revolution 78
6 World War II 92
7 1950s–1970s: The Rise of Organization Development 105
8 HRD in the Modern Era 113
9 Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice 133
10 Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward 150
References 160
Index 188

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.1.2016
• Zusatzinfo: IX, 190 p.
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Logistik / Produktion
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Personalwesen
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Development • Industrial Revolution • Methodology • organization • Organization development • Organizations
• ISBN-13: 9781137526984 / 9781137526984