Human Resource Development Research Handbook: Linking Research and PracticeBerrett-Koehler Publishers, 1997 - 233 من الصفحات How is it that some Human Resource Development (HRD) professionals consistently get the results that their organizations need, while others regularly get lost in the process? The Human Resource Development Research Handbook argues that expert HRD professionals think like researchers. You don't need to be a researcher to obtain consistently high-quality HRD results, but thinking like a researcher gives you the discipline required to be an expert. Thus, the much-hyped gap between theory and practice is the arena of opportunity and excellence. The Human Resource Development Research Handbook gives practitioners the tools they need to stay on the leading edge of the profession. It addresses three core areas: The practical importance of research; ways of doing practical research; and getting started on research. Written for practitioners and scholars, this is the first book to explain the value, purposes, methods, and processes of HRD research in clear, simple language. The Human Resource Development Research Handbook demystifies the research process so HRD practitioners can transform their practice to incorporate leading-edge research. Each chapter is written in straightforward language by a leading researcher. Real-world examples clearly show how research and theory are not just for academics, but are practical tools to solve everyday problems. |
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HRD Research Dont Go to Work Without It | 3 |
How Research Contributes to the HRD Value Chain | 21 |
HRD Partnerships for Integrating HRD Research and Practice | 47 |
Quantitative Research Methods | 65 |
Qualitative Research Methods | 88 |
TheoryBuilding Research Methods | 114 |
Case Study Research Methods | 138 |
Examples of Excellent HRD Research | 161 |
Finding and Using HRD Research | 183 |
Ways of Seeing Disciplinary Bases of Research in HRD | 199 |
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The Authors | 223 |
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360-degree feedback action research analysis of variance approach behavior chapter concepts critical incident technique data collection economics effective employees evaluation EXCELLENT HRD RESEARCH field focus focused GETTING STARted goals grounded theory HRD collaborations HRD practice HRD practitioners HRD scholars HRD value chain Human Resource Development identify impact IMPortance of Research intervention interview issues Journal knowledge Louisiana State University Marsick measures ment mental model Metatheories methodology organization organizational outcomes Participatory action research PRACTICAL IMPortance PRACTICAL Research problems psychology QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS quantitative questionnaire Research and Practice RESEARCH CONTRIBUTES research process Resource Development Quarterly role scholars and practitioners Sleezer Society for Training STARted on ResearCH strategy STUDY RESEARCH METHODS Swanson systems theory team learning theory building THEORY-BUILDING RESEARCH METHODS Thousand Oaks tion Toro Company Training and Development transfer climate understanding University of Minnesota validity variables