Contemporary HRD research: A triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD

Thomas N. Garavan, Patrick Gunnigle, Michael Morley

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Abstract

Addresses some of the key debates within the HRD literature and considers the extent to which HRD can be described as a field of study. The paper addresses the issues raised in the contributions that make up this special issue and identifies a broad range of methodologies and use of research methods. It argues that all of the contributions fit into at least one theoretical perspective: capabilities, psychological contacts and the learning organization/organizational learning. The paper concludes with a consideration of the prescriptions which the perspectives advocate for HRD in organizations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-93
Number of pages29
JournalJournal of European Industrial Training
Volume24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2000

Keywords

  • Human resource development
  • Learning organizations
  • Organizational learning
  • Organizational policy
  • Psychology

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