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Human Resource Development

A Concise Introduction
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Human Resource Development offers a concise introduction to the multifaceted subject of HRD, blending theory with practical insights. It covers core topics such as strategic HRD, leadership interaction, talent management, and the application of HRD in varying organisational sizes. Enhanced by videos and case studies, this textbook equips students with key skills for academic success and future careers in human resource fields.
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Ideal for first and second year undergraduates, as well as post-experience students studying introductory Human Resource Development, Training and Development, or Learning and Development modules. Also suitable for practitioners seeking a comprehensive yet approachable guide to HRD.

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A brand new concise introductory text in human resource development that has a skills-building, practical focus yet is underpinned by the latest academic research. Highly engaging and accessible it brings the subject to life through innovative learning tools including videos and active case studies.

Engaging and succinct, this textbook tackles HRD from an introductory level, covering strategic HRD, the interaction between leadership, talent management and HRD, and HRD in small and large enterprises.

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This core textbook on human resource development (HRD) focuses on a topic that has emerged as one of the most dynamic and multifaceted areas of business and management for both academics and practitioners. Providing an engaging and succinct discussion of the topic, Human Resource Development tackles HRD from a basic introductory level, covering the major areas of HRD, including strategic HRD, the interaction between leadership, talent management and HRD, and HRD in large and small enterprises.

With a unique blend of theory and practice, alongside innovative learning tools such as videos and active case studies, this text will help students to succeed in their HRD courses and to develop important practical skills for their future career.

This is the perfect textbook for first and second year undergraduate students, as well as for post-experience students, studying introductory modules on Human Resource Development, Training and Development, or Learning and Development.

Accompanying online resources for Human Resource Development can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/human-resource-development. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Jeanette Lemmergaard praises the book for its compassionate and clear treatment of HRD fundamentals and contemporary challenges, making it accessible to both novices and practitioners. Aileen Lawless commends the authors for expertly analysing the complex HRM-HRD relationship and balancing simplicity with depth, recommending the book as an ideal introductory resource for students and executive MBAs alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137360090

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Ronan Carbery is Senior Lecturer in Management in the School of Management and Marketing at University College Cork, Ireland. Ronan is co-editor of the European Journal of Training and Development. His research interests include career development, talent management and participation in HRD activities. Ronan was awarded the University of Limerick Teaching Excellence award in 2013. He is co-editor of Organisational Behaviour: An Introduction (2016) and Human Resource Management: A Concise Introduction (2013) both published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Christine Cross lectures in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland where she has extensive experience of teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and post-experience levels and has been actively involved in curriculum review and development. Prior to joining UL she worked for a number of the world's leading organisations including Lloyd's bank, Dell Computers and Mars Inc in both management and human resource management roles. In 2010 she was a Visiting Professor at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain.

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