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Learning and Development for Managers: Perspectives from Research and Practice

ISBN: 978-1-4051-2982-4
Paperback
488 pages
February 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • Enables students and managers of learning and development (L&D) to understand the theory and practice of L&D in organizations.

  • Explores the concept of learning from a variety of perspectives through the use of examples of research and practice from all over the world.

  • Takes a broad view of learning as encompassing both explicit and implicit and individual and collective learning processes.

  • Argues that the practice of L&D should be based upon a rigorous theoretical and empirical base.

  • Each chapter uses synopses of research studies and case studies from businesses to illustrate the most important theories, concepts and models.

  • Lists of key concepts, knowledge outcomes, ‘perspectives from practice’, ‘perspectives from research’, discussion points (for individual or class use), and concept checklists to benefit both students and teachers.

  • Is illustrated throughout with diagrams, tables and ‘L&D facts and figures’.

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