Effective organizational vision: implications for human resource development
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the existing literature related to organizational vision and discusses its potential implications for human resource development (HRD). Furthermore, the paper aims to provide a forum for debate on the utility and effectiveness of organizational vision and how it is related to HRD and strategic management.
Findings
Examination of the organizational vision literature revealed three commonly addressed themes: the visioning process; vision content selection; and vision implementation.
Practical implications
Implications of these findings for leadership and HRD are presented and include the role of HRD as a strategic partner in the visioning process and the role of leaders in advancing visioning efforts.
Originality/value
Goes some way to fulfilling the need for research in the area of organizational vision, particularly as it relates to leadership, motivation, strategy, and commitment.
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Citation
Foster, R.D. and Akdere, M. (2007), "Effective organizational vision: implications for human resource development", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 100-111. https://doi.org/10.1108/0309059074336
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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