Work determinants of health: New directions for research and practice in human resource development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Shuck ◽  
Joy Hart ◽  
Kandi Walker ◽  
Rachel Keith
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
New Directions

Integrating Research and Practice: Looking Back

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Applied Field ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Viable Solution ◽  
Scholarly Practice ◽  
Applied Fields ◽  
Looking Back

The Problem The divide between research and practice has long been recognized by both scholars and practitioners in multiple applied fields, including our field of human resource development (HRD). Significant amount of energy has been devoted to identify ways to bridge the gap, yet the divide has remained noticeably wide. Developing scholar-practitioners is considered a viable solution, yet how to prepare them is not quite so clear. The Solution This issue provides an actionable plan by drawing upon the firsthand experiences and real-life examples from those who have successfully crossed the two worlds. By focusing on the how-to, this issue provides a tool box for multiple parties. The Stakeholders Three groups of stakeholders will benefit directly from this issue, scholar-practitioners, practitioners seeking scholarly practice, and scholars desiring to ground their research in practice. This issue will also benefit organizations, intermediaries, and HRD as an applied field.

Exploring the Boundaries of Diversity and Inclusion in Human Resource Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Torrence E. Sparkman
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Multiple Identities ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Value Diversity

This article reviews literature focused on diversity and inclusion in human resource development (HRD) journals. A focused analysis of articles published from 2010 to the present reveals shifting conceptualizations of diversity inside and outside the Academy of Human Resource Development. This integrative review summarizes the types of diversity articles presented and captures the frameworks, approaches, and foci of current diversity and inclusion research. The influence of social cognitive psychology becomes apparent, as the awareness of multiple identities and experiences becomes central to teaching and learning how to value diversity. The findings also suggest that research and practice in the context of marginalized communities, and non-Western countries, is crucial to broadening the scope of diversity and inclusion in both dominant and nondominant cultures. After categorizing the articles, a discussion of recent theories, pedagogy, and utility follows. The review concludes with a discussion of practice and research implications.

Investigating the HRD cube and explicating extant paradigms of HRD

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Hurt ◽  
Susan A. Lynham ◽  
Gary N. McLean
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
Theory Research

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to focus on the issue of paradigms in human resource development (HRD) and validate the HRD cube as a synthesized model of HRD praxis and to explicate some of the extant paradigms of HRD. Design/methodology/approach – The study was carried out by examining the text of articles published in Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD)-sponsored journals over a specific period. Sixteen articles published in AHRD-sponsored journals were treated as if they were the representative voice(s) of their author(s). Data units were axially coded and sorted into one of seven pre-determined categories based on the axioms of theory, research and practice. Then, data units were open coded using the constant comparative method, and themes were developed. Findings – Axial coding results identified a dominant emphasis on practice. The accumulation of units representing research and theory were comparatively smaller. Evidence of shared perspectives was found that emphasized the practice axiom. Open coding results identified representative themes within each of the axiom-based categories of theory, research and practice. Six themes developed in the theory category, nine themes developed in the research category and six themes developed in the practice category. Originality/value – The results support the overall construction of the HRD cube. Given the initial validation and support of the HRD cube and of the components described within the theory, research and practice sides within these 16 articles published in AHRD-sponsored journals, at least 18 prospective paradigms of HRD were identified.

The roles of the psychology, systems and economic theories in human resource development

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 132-152
Author(s):  
Boreum Ju
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Conceptual Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
The Core

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore the foundational theories in human resource development (HRD) by reviewing the literature from an HRD perspective. The following research questions guide the study: What are the core theories related to adult and professional education, organizational development and strategic HRD? What are the conceptual frameworks associated with adult and professional education, organizational development and strategic HRD? How have these theories and conceptual frameworks applied the research and practice of HRD?Design/methodology/approachThis study reviewed the HRD definitions and core theories. The core theories and conceptual frameworks related to adult and professional education, organizational development and strategic human resource development were described. The application of these theories and conceptual frameworks to the research and practice of HRD was addressed.FindingsThe psychology theories that were explored were the adult learning theories, and that gestalt-psychology, behavioral psychology and cognitive psychology were illustrated. Systems theory was explored and explained in relation to organization development. Economic theory was explored and explained focusing on human capital theory; and it was demonstrated how economic theory is associated with strategic HRD.Originality/valueThe core-theory description and linking to adult and professional education, organizational development and strategic HRD may give understanding of the HRD foundations and ethical perspective that is essential for both scholars and professionals. The conceptual frameworks presented can be used to help facilitate discussions on developing or implementing HRD programs.

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