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Book Synopsis: Human Resource Development: Critical Perspectives and Practices is a landmark textbook on HRD scholarship and practice and is a significant departure from the standard HRD texts available. Based on Bierema and Callahan's framework for critical human resource development, this book develops an understanding of HRD that addresses both key and contested issues of practice associated with relating, learning, changing, and organizing for organizations.
This book covers the basic tenets of HRD, interrogates the dominant paradigms and practices of the field, teaches readers how to critically assess HRD practices and outcomes, and provides critical alternatives. The text also addresses HRD as a contested field and the importance for HRD professionals to reflect on their values, maintain their sanity, and retain their employment while attempting to do this difficult work that serves multiple stakeholders.
The text weaves in Points to Ponder, Case in Point, and Tips & Tools features and exercises, giving readers an insight into HRD issues across the globe. This critical text offers an exciting alternative to the instrumentalist, managerialist, and masculine perspective of other books.
Designed for students and practitioners, this textbook will be essential reading for upper-level courses on human resource development, human resource management, and adult education.
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If you're looking for a groundbreaking textbook that challenges the status quo and provides a fresh perspective on Human Resource Development (HRD), then look no further. Human Resource Development: Critical Perspectives and Practices is a game-changer in the field, offering a comprehensive understanding of HRD that delves into the key issues and debates surrounding the practice.
Unlike other generic HRD texts, this book goes beyond the basics and explores the critical aspects of relating, learning, changing, and organizing within organizations. It presents Bierema and Callahan's framework for critical HRD, enabling readers to critically assess HRD practices and outcomes, and offers alternative approaches that challenge traditional paradigms.
With a global perspective, the text incorporates engaging features and exercises such as Points to Ponder, Case in Point, and Tips & Tools, providing readers with a deeper understanding of HRD issues around the world. By weaving theory with practical examples, this book equips both students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of HRD.
When it comes to HRD, it's essential to reflect on your values and maintain your sanity while serving multiple stakeholders. This text acknowledges the challenges faced by HRD professionals, offering guidance on navigating the complexities of the field. It empowers you to become a critical thinker, ensuring that you are well-equipped to make informed decisions and drive positive change within your organization.
Don't settle for the same old perspectives and approaches in HRD. Take a leap forward with Human Resource Development: Critical Perspectives and Practices. Elevate your understanding, challenge the norm, and make a lasting impact in the world of HRD.
Ready to revolutionize your approach to HRD? Get your copy of Human Resource Development: Critical Perspectives and Practices today.
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