The History of Human Resource Development
eBook - PDF

The History of Human Resource Development

Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies, Theories, and Methodologies

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eBook - PDF

The History of Human Resource Development

Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies, Theories, and Methodologies

About this book

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 consistent interaction between the philosophies of the time, theories, and methods of people management and how these philosophies impact what is known as HRD today.Drs. 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 better understand and evaluate modern HRD through the context of HRD history.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedicate
  6. Contents
  7. List of Illustrations
  8. 1 Introduction to HRD History and Critical Th inking Th eory
  9. 2 Early Human History
  10. 3 The Hellenic Period
  11. 4 400–1800 AD: The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment
  12. 5 The Industrial Revolution
  13. 6 World War II
  14. 7 1950s–1970s: The Rise of Organization Development
  15. 8 HRD in the Modern Era
  16. 9 Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice
  17. 10 Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward
  18. References
  19. Index