The history of human resource development [electronic resource] : understanding the unexplored philosophies, theories, and methodologies / Matthew W. Gosney and Claretha Hughes.

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The history of human resource development [electronic resource] : understanding the unexplored philosophies, theories, and methodologies / Matthew W. Gosney and Claretha Hughes.

9781137526984 (electronic book)
113752698X (electronic book)
9781349575848
1349575844
9781137526977
1137526971

Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.

©2016

English

1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations

10.1057/9781137526984 doi

HF5549 .G654925 2016eb

658.3009

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 constant interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today. 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 appreciate and evaluate modern HRD through the context of its history. -- from back cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-186) and index.

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