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
Points of Agreement
HRD Worldviews
HRD Process
Threats to Excellent Practice
Ethics and Integrity Standards
3 History of Human Resource Development
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
PART II: Theory and Philosophy in Human Resource Development
4 Role of Theory and Philosophy in Human Resource Development
Recognizing the Theory Development Process as Research
Requirements of a Sound Theory
Philosophy and Theory Underlying HRD
Philosophical Metaphors for HRD Theory and Practice
Contributed by Karen E. Watkins and Ajit Bhattarai, University of Georgia
5 Theory of Human Resource Development
Perspectives on Theory and Practice
Theory Framework for All Applied Disciplines
Theory of Human Resource Development
6 Component Theories of Human Resource Development
Psychology and the Discipline of HRD
Contributed by Elwood F. Holton III, Louisiana State University
Economics, Human Capital Theory, and HRD
Contributed by Richard J. Torraco, University of Nebraska
Systems Theory as a Foundation for HRD
Contributed by Wendy E. A. Ruona, University of Georgia
PART III: Perspectives of Human Resource Development
7 Paradigms of Human Resource Development
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
8 Perspectives on Performance in Human Resource Development
Organizational Effectiveness as a Precursor to Performance
Disciplinary Perspectives on Performance
Financial Performance
Multilevel Performance Models
Process and Team-Level Performance Models
Individual-Level Performance Models
The Spoils of Performance
9 Perspectives on Learning in Human Resource Development
Theories of Learning
Learning Models at the Individual Level
Learning Models at the Organizational Level
10 Traditional Information and Communication Technology in Human Resource Development
Information and Communication Technology in HRD
Contributed by Theo J. Bastiaens, Open University of the Netherlands
PART IV: Developing Expertise through Training and Development
11 Overview of Training and Development
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
12 The Nature of Expertise
Knowledge versus Expertise
Definitions of Expertise and Competence
13 Training and Development Practices
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
PART V: Unleashing Expertise through Organization Development
14 Overview of Organization Development
Views of OD
Key OD Terms
The General OD Process
Action Research: Problem-Solving Method
OD Process Model
OD for Performance System
15 The Nature of the Change Process
Core Dimensions of Change
Change Outcomes
General Theories of Change
Resistance to Change
Focused Perspectives on Change
Leading and Managing Organization Change
16 Organization Development Practices
Variations in OD Practices
Core OD Practices
Organization-Focused OD Practices
Work Process–Focused OD Practices
Group-Focused OD Prctices
Individual-Focused OD Practices
PART VI: Advancing Human Resource Development
17 Strategy and Human Resource Development
Schools of Strategic Thinking
Strategic Roles of Human Resource Development
Scenario Planning
Contributed by Thomas J. Chermack, Colorado State University
18 Assessment in Human Resource Development
Program Assessment Approaches to Accountability
Balanced Scorecard and Intellectual Capital
Results Assessment System
Financial Assessment
19 Policy and Planning for Human Resource Development
Human Resource Development Policy and Planning
Contributed by Toby M. Egan, University of Maryland
PART VII: Human Resource Development into the Future
20 Challenges of Self-Managed Learning and Career Development
Self-Managed Learning: Agent Learners
Contributed by Patricia A. McLagan, McLagan International
Career Development and Human Resource Development
Contributed by Hyung Joon Yoon, The Pennsylvania State University
21 The Age of Digitalization, Automation, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence
Human Resource Development in the Age of Digitalization, Automation, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence
Contributed by Mesut Akdere, Purdue University-West Lafayette
22 Globalization Impacting Human Resource Development
Globalization and Human Resource Development
Contributed by DaeSeok Chai, Colorado State University
23 Human Resource Development Moving Forward
Disruption—The Faster and Better Challenge
Globalism—The Systems and Economic Challenge
Values—Beliefs on the Ropes
References
Name Index
Subject Index
About the Author
Contributors
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