商品簡介
Ten contributions explain the value, purposes, methods, and processes of HRD research in clear, simple language, for practitioners who need to stay on the leading edge of the profession. Real-world examples show how research and theory are not just for academics, but are practical resources to solve common problems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
作者簡介
Dr. Richard A. Swanson is Distinguished Research Professor of Human Resource Development and The Sam Lindsey Chair in the College of Business and Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. He is also professor emeritus of human resource development at the University of Minnesota. Swanson has published ex-ensively and has consulted with organizations in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. He is the founding editor of both the Human Resource Development Quar- terly and Advances in Developing Human Resources. Swanson is former president of the Academy of Human Resource Development. In 1995, the academy estab- lished the Richard A. Swanson Award for Excellence in Research and inducted him into the HRD Scholar Hall of Fame in 2002. E-mail: raswanson@qwest.net.
Dr. Elwood F. Holton III is a Professor of Human Resource Development and Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Development at Louisiana State University. He is founding editor of the Human Resource Development Review and past president of the Academy of Human Resource Development. Beyond his extensive publications, Holton has consulted with many organizations, including J. P. Morgan, CIGNA, Ford Motor, Honeywell, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and the U.S. Department of Energy. He was inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame in 2005. E-mail: eholton@eatel.net.
