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UNDERSTANDING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT This book contains original chapters by some of the leading researchers and writers in the field of human resource development. It acts as a definitive source of information on the design and conduct of research in HRD and simultaneously identifies key issues and debates concerning methodological principles, and the possibilities and limitations of particular methods and techniques. Each chapter in the book includes the following features: • statement of aims • description of theoretical and empirical context • identification and examination of methodological issues • description and assessment of research design • critical analysis and evaluation • key learning points. Understanding Human Resource Development is essential reading for all students, teachers and practitioners involved in HRD. Jim McGoldrick is Professor of Human Resource Management at the Uni- versity of Abertay, Dundee, where he is also Vice-Principal. Jim Stewart is Professor of Human Resource Development at Nottingham Business School. Sandra Watson is Head of Human Resource Management at Napier Uni- versity Business School. ROUTLEDGE STUDIES IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Edited by Monica Lee Lancaster University, UK This series presents a range of books which explore and debate the changing face of human resource development, offering discussion and delineation of HRD theory and, thus, the development of practice. This series is aimed at human resource and organization theoreticians, and is also of direct relevance to sociologists, psychologists and philo- sophers, as well as those working in the areas of culture and globalization. HR practitioners and those interested in the practical aspects of HR theory will also find this series to be an important catalyst in understanding and enhancing their practice. ACTION RESEARCH IN ORGANISATIONS Jean McNiff, accompanied by Jack Whitehead UNDERSTANDING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT A research-based approach Edited by Jim McGoldrick, Jim Stewart and Sandra Watson UNDERSTANDING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT A research-based approach Edited by Jim McGoldrick, Jim Stewart and Sandra Watson London and New York
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