HRD Theory and Philosophy

Claretha Hughes and Marilyn Y. Byrd

Chapter Chapter 2 in Managing Human Resource Development Programs, 2015, pp 15-29 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract On completion of this chapter you should be able to: Explain the terms theory and philosophy. Recognize and apply foundational theories of HRD. Explain how theory and philosophy are linked to learning and performance. Discuss the significance of human capital theory as a core theory of HRD. Evaluate the reliability of theory. Describe the three philosophical foundations of HRD. Examine how foundational theories and philosophical foundations relate to each other. Suggest ways to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Recognize and explain metaphors of HRD.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137492197_2

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