Human Resource Development in a Knowledge Economy provides a critical approach to the study of human resource development.
It emphasises the need for its effective integration with human resource management along with the strategic management of an organisation. With special reference to workers in the ‘knowledge economy’Human Resource Development draws readers through a reflection of human resource development’s past and current organisational role and impact, analysing the role human resource development can play in an increasingly knowledge-based environment.
Two core propositions underpin this book. Firstly, in a knowledge economy the competitive advantage of organisations relies on the capability to adapt to the changing environment by the continuous generation and application of new knowledge. Secondly, HRD process is key to ensuring that capability.
Written in a textbook style, each chapter of Human Resource Development in a Knowledge Economy concludes with a summary of key points that provide readers with a handy reference point. Numerous case studies and assignments enable the reader to work through the text and put theory to practice.
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