Foundations of Human Resource Development

by Richard A. Swanson, Elwood F. Holton III

Foundations of Human Resource Development is a careful presentation of the basic theory and practice of human resource development (HRD). The book clearly frames and explains HRD in a manner that is useful for beginners and experts. Working definitions and core values derived from the history of HRD and its present challenges are presented.

Genres: Nonfiction, Management

419 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2001

Reviews

[Leslie Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This textbook is extremely thorough and helpful as an introduction to HRD, but oh my, the writing is inhumanely dry. Still, a good resource.

[Tony Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to HRD.