European Journal of Training and Development: Volume 38 Issue 4

Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism

Thomas N. Garavan, Ronan Carbery

The purpose of this paper is to set the context for the five papers in this issue that propose new perspectives and/or address the current state of specific sub-fields within…

A conceptual framework for examining HRD and NHRD linkages and outcomes: Review of TVET literature

Meera Alagaraja, Pradeep Kotamraju, Sehoon Kim

This paper aims to review technical vocational education and training (TVET) literature, identify different components of the TVET system and develop a conceptual framework that…

Soul mates or odd couples? Alignment theory and HRD

Stephen Gibb, Mhairi Wallace

The purpose of this paper was to test and explore alignment theory as a guiding principle for human resource development (HRD) by performing an empirical study. HRD scholars…

Examining the dominant, emerging, and waning themes featured in select HRD publications: Is it time to redefine HRD?

Rajashi Ghosh, Minjung Kim, Sehoon Kim, Jamie L. Callahan

The purpose of this study is to identify how themes and contributions featured in the four scholarly journals sponsored by the largest human resource development (HRD) research…

Investigating the HRD cube and explicating extant paradigms of HRD

Andrew C. Hurt, Susan A. Lynham, Gary N. McLean

The purpose of this study is to focus on the issue of paradigms in human resource development (HRD) and validate the HRD cube as a synthesized model of HRD praxis and to explicate…

Taking stock of the literature on HRD education

Aaron Zachmeier, Yonjoo Cho

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature on university-based human resource development (HRD) courses and programs.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Julie Gedro