Human Resource Development : Theory and Practice

by Jeff Gold, Rick Holden, Paul Iles

Human Resource Development provides a comprehensive overview of the key topics, debates and themes in this increasingly important field. Written by a team of leading experts, the book balances research-led theory with industry best-practice to provide students with a definitive overview of HRD. The book draws on the international experience of its authors, covering topics as diverse as leadership and development; change and diversity; workplace learning and graduate employability. New to this edition: * Additional coverage of careers, career management and employability * Inclusion of topical subjects including employee engagement, skills shortage and business partnering * Improved student-friendly pedagogy including real life case studies, discussion questions and chapter summaries * Thoroughly updated references and web links Human Resource Development is an essential text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students of HRD.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00LY0BWW0
• ISBN13: 9780230367159
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.9"