The author describes the current status of human resource development and why there has been increased attention given to its functions. She also lists the demands being placed on people in the HRD field, what resources are providing the training within corporations and how trainers have benefited both financially and in their corporate status because of these changes.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
American Society for Training and Development. Serving The New Corporation: A Background Report on the State of Human Resource Development and Its Relation to the Strategic Direction of the American Society for Training and Development.Alexandria, Virginia: ASTD, 1985.
2.
AustinNancyPetersThomas J.A Passion for Excellence: The Leadership Difference.New York: Random House, 1985.
3.
Personnel Policies Forum.Productivity Improvement Programs (Survey #138). Washington: The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1984.
4.
CarnevaleAnthony P.Jobs for the Nation: Challenge for a Society Based On Work.Alexandria, Virginia: American Society for Training and Development, 1984.
5.
The Conference Board.“Trends in Corporate Education and Training” (Reprt No. 870), 1985.
6.
EurichNell P.Corporate Classrooms: The Learning Business.New Jersey: The Carnegie Foundation For The Advancement of Teaching, 1985.
7.
FombrunCharles J.TichyNoel M.DevannaMary A.Strategic Human Resource Management.New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
8.
GitzendannerCharlesMisaKenneth F.SteinR. Timothy. Management's Involvement in the Strategic Utilization of the Human Resource.New York: American Management Association, 1983.
9.
GorlinHarrietScheinLawrence. Innovations in Managing Human Resources.New York: The Conference Board, 1984.
10.
Hay Management Consultants.A Strategic Report: Linking Employee Attitudes and Corporate Culture to Corporate Growth and Profitability.Philadelphia: Hay Management Consultants, 1984.
11.
MorganBrian S.SchiemannWilliam A.Supervision in the ’80s: Trends In Corporate America.New York: Opinion Research, 1984.
12.
NaisbittJohnAburdenePatricia. Reinventing the Corporation: Transforming Your Job and Your Company for the New Information Society.New York: Warner Books, Inc., 1985.
13.
Opinion Research Corporation/ASTD.Employee Training in America: A Comparative Assessment of Training and Development.Alexandria, Virginia: Opinion Research Corporation and American Society for Training and Development, 1986.
14.
PetersThomas J.WatermanRobert H.Jr.In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies.New York: Harper & Row, 1982.
15.
YankelovichDanielImmerwahrJohn. Putting the Work Ethic to Work: A Pubic Agenda Report on Restoring America's Competitive Vitality.New York: The Public Agenda Foundation, 1983.
