This collection of essays provides comprehensive and critical evaluation of current approaches to HRD in small organizations. This evaluation leads to an exploration of a number of HRD methods as they are applied in the small organization context.
Human resources in China
by Scott, Andy, Devonshire-Ellis, Chris, Woollard, Sam
fromChina briefing
"Due to the rapidly changing nature of the labor market and the laws that govern it in China, it can be very difficult for foreign investors and managers to understand how to manage human resources on the mainland. Specifically designed to cover the most important issues relatin…
This book bridges the disciplines of organization and individual development, showing those charged with organizational progress why workforce strength is a key component of prosperity and how it can be achieved.--[book cover].
This book bridges the disciplines of organization and individual development, showing those charged with organizational progress why workforce strength is a key component of prosperity and how it can be achieved.--[book cover].
Designed for courses within MBA engineering and executive education programs, The Human Side of Managing Technical Information, Second Edition, provides a variety of approaches and perspectives on issues critical to the effective leadership of technical professionals and cross-f…
New frontiers in HRD
by Woodall, Jean, Lee, Monica, Stuart, Jim
fromRoutledge studies in human resource development
New frontiers in HRD
by Stewart, Jim, Woodall, Jean, Lee, Monica
fromRoutledge studies in human resource development
The expert authors of this leading text present a thorough introduction to HRM by exploring a variety of perspectives, styles and arguments. It takes a rigorous, critical approach that makes contemporary developments in Human Resource Management accessible to students. They expl…
The book provides a reflexive critique of the assumptions of orthodox HRD research and practice and questions the conception of humans as resources, as well as the conventional performative focus of HRD.
"Critical Thinking in Human Resource Development offers a radical alternative to mainstream thinking about developing people in the workplace. Traditionally, HRD literature has been based around functionalist and performativity perspectives with little attention paid to the wide…
Managing labour in small firms
by Marlow, Susan, Patton, Dean, Ram, Monder
fromRoutledge studies in small business
Explores key areas of the employment relationship in small firms.
Managing labour in small firms
by Marlow, Susan, Patton, Dean, Ram, Monder
fromRoutledge studies in small business
Based on theoretical analysis supported by contemporary empirical evidence, the book explores key areas of the employment relationship adding a new perspective to our understanding of contemporary work.
