This text describes, analyses and synthesises a wide range of
contemporary issues from research and practice in the field of
individual and collective workplace learning and development.
Enables students and managers of learning and development
(L&D) to understand the theory and practice of L&D in
organizations.
Explores the concept of learning from a variety of perspectives
through the use of examples of research and practice from all over
the world.
Takes a broad view of learning as encompassing both explicit
and implicit and individual and collective learning
processes.
Argues that the practice of L&D should be based upon a
rigorous theoretical and empirical base.
Each chapter uses synopses of research studies and case studies
from businesses to illustrate the most important theories, concepts
and models.
Lists of key concepts, knowledge outcomes, ?perspectives
from practice?, ?perspectives from research?,
discussion points (for individual or class use), and concept
checklists to benefit both students and teachers.
Is illustrated throughout with diagrams, tables and
?L&D facts and figures?.
Author Biography
Eugene Sadler-Smith is Professor of Management
Development in the School of Management, University of Surrey.
After a successful career in human resource development and
training he became a university lecturer in 1994. He has a
particular interest in managers? thinking and learning styles
and is a member of the editorial advisory boards for The British
Journal of Management, International Journal of Management
Reviews, Human Resource Development International, and
the Journal of European Industrial Training. He has
published in the Academy of Management Executive, Journal
of Organizational Behaviour and Organization Studies and in a
wide range of other academic and practitioner journals.
