HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Combining theoretical rigor, practical relevance and pedagogical innovation, Human Resource Development: From Theory into Practice is an essential resource for students working towards a career in human resource development (HRD), human resource management (HRM), occupational and organizational psychology, and related areas of business management and organization. Key features: ? Aligns with the CIPD Professional Standards and the CIPD?s Level 7 Diploma in Learning and Development. ? Covers all the basics in the fundamentals of HRD theory and practice, as well as cutting-edge topics such as the e-learning, ?hybrid learning?, neuroscience and learning, ?learning ecosystems?, and the ?new learning organization? science of learning. ? Follows a unique framework based on the a distinction between ?micro-HRD?, which zooms-in on the fine detail, meso, and ?macro-HRD?, which zooms-out to look at the bigger picture. ? Includes a rich array of research insights, case studies and examples from a wide range of contexts. ? Offers a variety of learning features, including ?perspectives from practice? and ?in their own words?, which help to bridge the gap between theory and practical application. This up-to-date and authoritative textbook is accompanied by a comprehensive instructor?s manual and PowerPoint slides to support lecturers in their teaching.