Every manager's guide to human resource development

Abstract

Pioneers in the field of human resource development (HRD), Leonard and Zeace Nadler gave the field its name, defined its scope, concepts, and strategies. Now, in an accessible question-and-answer format, they share their insights from nearly half a century of work with HRD and non-HRD managers the world over. Whether used as a text in management training programs or independently, Every Manager's Guide to Human Resource Development will help managers deal with such concerns as how to train employees about new products and procedures, develop performance evaluation criteria, and educate employees for job advancement. Experienced HRD professionals will benefit from the authors' practical advice about such operational concerns as staffing, budgeting, and space allocation. Leonard and Zeace Nadler draw on their extensive consulting experience to answer the questions managers ask most often about HRD: . How can HRD activities help my employee team improve productivity? What is computer-aided instruction? Does it really improve learning and help employees retain the information they need? What do I need to know about my company's financial policies regarding HRD? Does HRD have a role to play in mergers and acquisitions? How can I determine whether my employees have really benefited from the HRD programs in which they have participated? The Nadlers offer practical advice on managing all HRD activities. They recommend ways to deal with professional staffing, facilities, and equipment issues and suggest criteria for determining when tasks should be performed by internal staff and when it is advisable to hire outside consultants. They describe major budgeting options for HRD and summarize thecapabilities and limitations of such training techniques as computer-assisted instruction and job aids. For non-HRD and HRD managers alike, Every Managers Guide to Human Resource Development shows how to evaluate and, when necessary, improve the overall success and cost-effectiveness

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