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Human resource development and workplace learning: emerging theoretical perspectives and organisational practices

Workplace learning and [human resource development] HRD are considered legitimate topics for study and investigatio ... Show more
Workplace learning and [human resource development] HRD are considered legitimate topics for study and investigation alongside organisational strategies and practices. Considers key themes in the workplace learning literature in addition to its relationship with HRD. Identifies a paradigm shift from formalised, intermittent and discontinuous learning to increasingly informal, experiential, asynchronous and real-time situated learning. Highlights three contemporary themes in both the workplace learning and HRD literatures, namely: knowledge, expertise, competence and capability; organisational learning; and employability and career issues.
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Authors: Garavan, Thomas N.; Morley, Michael J.; Gunnigle, Patrick; McGuire, David

Date: 2002

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of European industrial training

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Employment; Research ... [+] Show more
Human resource development in Ireland: organizational level evidence

The ability of the Irish economy to continue growing depends not only on demand, but also on supply conditions. Whi ... Show more
The ability of the Irish economy to continue growing depends not only on demand, but also on supply conditions. While these have remained favourable up to now, there are signs of increasing skill shortages and ongoing pressure on economic infrastructure. It has been established that human resources development (HRD) is vital to maintaining Ireland's competitiveness internationally. This paper seeks to document the nature of HRD at organizational level in Ireland. Following a brief sketch of the Irish context, we draw on a nationally representative survey of HRD practices and present data on where responsibilities for HRD policy decisions lie, the extent of and the approaches to the identification of HRD needs, HRD coverage and delivery, and the nature of longer-term developmental activities. Variations between firms of different size, between sectors, between firms of different origin, and between unionized and non-union environments are, where appropriate, highlighted.
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Authors: Heraty, Noreen; Morley, Michael J.

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Ireland; Great Britain

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of European industrial training

Subjects: Workforce development; Skills and knowledge; Labour market ... [+] Show more
Human capital accumulation: the role of human resource development

Introduces the special issue 'Human resource development: sectoral and invention-level evidence of human capital ac ... Show more
Introduces the special issue 'Human resource development: sectoral and invention-level evidence of human capital accumulation'. Reviews the concepts and definitions of intellectual and human capital. Considers human capital from individual (employability, performance and career development) and organization (investment, ownership, skills and knowledge management) perspectives. Looks at each of the papers in the special issue, relating them to its theme. Highlights the implications for human resource development, both at individual and organizational levels.
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Articles from the special issue are indexed from TD/TNC 80.370 to TD/TNC 80.372 and from TD/TNC 80.380 to TD/TNC 80.382. Show less

Authors: Garavan, Thomas N.; Morley, Michael J.; Gunnigle, Patrick; Collins, Eammon

Date: 2001

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of European industrial training

Subjects: Career development; Performance; Employment ... [+] Show more

Human resource development and workplace learning: emerging theoretical perspectives and organisational practices

Human resource development in Ireland: organizational level evidence

Human capital accumulation: the role of human resource development