Human Resource Development: From Theory Into Practice

By Eugene Sadler-Smith

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529732123
• ISBN13: 9781529732122
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.7"