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Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism
  Purpose – 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 Human Resource Development (HRD). Design/methodology/approach – The approach consists of an overview of the development of the field from the perspective of research topics, theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches. Findings – HRD as an academic discipline continues to evolve and gain a foothold within the broader fields of Human Resource Management (HRM), Education and Organisation Behaviour. Originality/value – The five papers presented in this issue identify interesting research questions and challenges for HRD as a field of research and practice.

  • Type:

    Article

  • Date:

    29 April 2014

  • Publication Status:

    Published

  • DOI:

    10.1108/EJTD-03-2014-0028

  • Cross Ref:

    10.1108/EJTD-03-2014-0028

  • ISSN:

    2046-9012

  • Library of Congress:

    HD28 Management. Industrial Management

  • Dewey Decimal Classification:

    658 General management

  • Funders:

    Edinburgh Napier Funded

Citation

Garavan, T. N., & Carbery, R. (2014). Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism. European Journal of Training and Development, 38(4), 262-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2014-0028

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Keywords

HRD research, Methodological pluralism, Research paradigms

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