Critical Thinking in Human Resource Development

Critical Thinking in Human Resource Development by Carole Elliott

This book provides a reflexive critique of the assumptions of orthodox HRD research and practice and questions the conception of humans as resources, as well as the conventional performative focus of HRD. Examining the broader social, political and economic contexts, the book offers alternative perspectives for considering both the needs of individuals and the sustainable development of organizations in post-industrial economies.

'The book should prove interesting to organisation and management scholars.. [and] is a welcome addition to the field of Human Resource Development, where there has been a notable absence of critical studies.' - Julia Connell, Labour and Industry

'Succinct, accessible and well written, and manage[s] to tread a line between "preaching to the converted" and being accessible to those unfamiliar with critical management approaches' - Claire Valentin, Human Resource Development International

Carole Elliott, Sharon Turnbull

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ISBN 13	9780415329170
ISBN 10	0415329175
Title	Critical Thinking in Human Resource Development
Author	Carole Elliott
Series	Routledge Studies In Human Resource Development
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2005-03-03
Number of pages	228
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