Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD

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Title:	Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD
Author(s):	Thomas N. Garavan, (University of Limerick, Ireland), Patrick Gunnigle, (University of Limerick, Ireland), Michael Morley, (University of Limerick, Ireland)
Citation:	Thomas N. Garavan, Patrick Gunnigle, Michael Morley, (2000) "Contemporary HRD research: a triarchy of theoretical perspectives and their prescriptions for HRD", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 24 Iss: 2/3/4, pp.65 - 93
Keywords:	Human resource development, Learning organizations, Organizational learning, Organizational policy, Psychology
Article type:	Conceptual Paper
DOI:	10.1108/03090590010321926 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Addresses some of the key debates within the HRD literature and considers the extent to which HRD can be described as a field of study. The paper addresses the issues raised in the contributions that make up this special issue and identifies a broad range of methodologies and use of research methods. It argues that all of the contributions fit into at least one theoretical perspective: capabilities, psychological contacts and the learning organization/organizational learning. The paper concludes with a consideration of the prescriptions which the perspectives advocate for HRD in organizations.