The Cambridge handbook of workplace training and employee development

Abstract

With comprehensive coverage of topics related to learning, training, and development, this volume is a must-have resource for industrial and organizational (I/O) psychologists, human resource (HR) scholars, and adult education specialists. Brown provides a forward-looking exploration of the current research on workplace training, employee development, and organizational learning from the primary point of view of industrial organizational psychology. Each chapter discusses current practices, recent research, and, importantly, the gaps between the two. In analyzing these aspects of the topic, the chapter authors both present the valuable knowledge available and show the opportunities for further study and practice. Brings together diverse perspectives and will encourage future research in traditional and emerging areas of training and development Contains theoretical and practical discussions which will be useful to both scholars and human resource (HR) professionals Introduces innovative new ideas from other disciplines.