Human Resource Development (2002 3rd Edition) by Jon M. Werner - GOOD

Covering the entire field of HRD - from orientation and skills training to career development and organizational development - this comprehensive resource provides a clear understanding of the concepts, processes and practices that form the basis of success. It shows how concepts and theory can be - and have been - put into practice in a variety of organizations. It also focuses on the shared role of line management and human resource specialists in HRD. Reflecting the current state of the field, it blends real-world practice with up-to-date research and includes the latest developments on such key topics as new training media, ways to measure the effectiveness of orientation programs, safety training, coaching and the performance management process, the effectiveness of employee counseling and work site health promotion programs, team-based interventions, adult learning theory, shifts in career development, the use of ROI and utility estimates for communicating HRD effectiveness and much more.