A review of cross-cultural research on human resource development

1994 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol D. Hansen ◽  
Ann K. Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Cross Cultural Research

Consequences of Not Conducting Measurement Invariance Tests in Cross-Cultural Studies: A Review of Current Research Practices and Recommendations

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-483
Author(s):  
Shinhee Jeong ◽  
Yunsoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Cultural Research

The Problem Cross-cultural research has received substantial attention from both academia and practice as it contributes to expand current theory and implements culturally successful human resource strategies. Although the quantity of this type of research has increased, several researchers have raised methodological concerns that the majority of cross-cultural research has simply assumed or ignored measurement invariance. The Solution In this article, we first provide the meaning for measurement invariance, discuss why it is important, and then explain stepwise confirmatory factor analysis procedures to test measurement invariance. We also diagnose the current research practice in the field of human resource development (HRD) based on a review of cross-cultural, comparative research published in the major HRD journals. Finally, we demonstrate that the group difference test results that have been found without ensuring measurement invariance can, in fact, be false. The Stakeholders This article contributes to the HRD literature and practice in two ways. First, HRD researchers are invited to recognize the importance of sophisticated research methodology, such as measurement invariance, and to examine item bias across different groups so they can make a meaningful and valid comparison. The same attention is advisable to any practitioner who attempts to identify group differences using multinational/cultural data. This article also provides HRD scholars and practitioners with specific multigroup confirmatory factor analysis (MGCFA) procedures to facilitate empirical tests of measurement models across different groups and thus disseminate the methodological advances in the field of HRD. It is our hope that the present article raises awareness, circulates relevant knowledge, and encourages more HRD scholars to think critically about measurement.

Learning and development practices in international context: conceptual introspection towards bringing the best work place strategies

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabindra Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Lalatendu Kesari Jena ◽  
Nrusingh Prasad Panigrahy
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Learning And Development ◽  
Cultural Training ◽  
International Context ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Customers ◽  
Cross Cultural Training

Purpose In today’s competitive environment, long-term viability and sustainability of a firm requires a combination of both specialized and knowledge-based resources. Earlier research findings have surfaced the fact that by leveraging knowledge, successful multinational companies in the Western world are able to create a position for capitalizing on market imperfections in the field of human resource development and correspondingly achieving higher returns on their investments. Therefore, the purpose of the paper is to examine the approaches of successful multinational enterprises (MNEs) from newer industrialized and developing economies, especially in the perspective of learning and development initiatives. Design/methodology/approach The focus of this study is to introspect on the causal that influences toward fostering a better human resource development climate in the international context. Findings The proposition explores a road map to strategize organizational policies and practices as to how best to serve its expatriate internal customers. Originality/value The findings of this study has confirmed the link between cross-cultural training and expatriate adjustment and performance, but still the scope lies in future research to carry out the specific context or conditions influencing the effectiveness of cross-cultural training programs by using quantitative statistical findings of country-wide successful MNE analysis in the learning and development domain and subsequently proposing the benchmarking practices for impersonation by the developing nations.

Sociocultural memory development research drives new directions in gadgetry science

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penny Van Bergen ◽  
John Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Episodic Memory ◽  
Autobiographical Memory ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Memory Development ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
New Directions ◽  
Cross Cultural Research

Abstract Sociocultural developmental psychology can drive new directions in gadgetry science. We use autobiographical memory, a compound capacity incorporating episodic memory, as a case study. Autobiographical memory emerges late in development, supported by interactions with parents. Intervention research highlights the causal influence of these interactions, whereas cross-cultural research demonstrates culturally determined diversity. Different patterns of inheritance are discussed.

Alcohol-Related Cross-Cultural Research Rediscovered

1988 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 543-543
Author(s):  
Kaye Middleton Fillmore
Keyword(s):  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Research ◽  
Cross Cultural Research
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