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Kirk, James – Training and Development Journal, 1988
A survey of 361 human resource developers (HRD) found that trainers are more satisfied with training than with their previous positions because HRD gives them the chance to do different things, make use of abilities, try their own methods, and earn satisfactory pay. (JOW)
Descriptors: Human Resources, Job Satisfaction, Labor Force Development, Trainers
Patton, Patricia L.; Dial, Doreen F. – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Students and career changers can use human resource development (HRD) internships as a practical introduction to the profession. This survey of 125 HRD professionals indicates what practitioners think about internships and presents a realistic picture of what career aspirants can expect from the experience. The questionnaire is included. (JOW)
Descriptors: Career Change, Internship Programs, Labor Force Development, Questionnaires
Toppins, Anne D. – Training and Development Journal, 1989
A recent study of academic programs in human resources development (HRD) produced the following profile of the academic researcher in HRD: male, in the field of education, graduate student or professor, focusing on training and development, doing unfunded research, method of research is descriptive rather than experimental. (JOW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Human Resources, Labor Force Development, Research Design
Chalofsky, Neal E.; Reinhart, Carlene – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Presents a research-based model for human resource development effectiveness. Model standards specify that the HRD function has (1) the ability to diagnose problems, (2) the support of the corporate mission and culture, (3) a commitment to strategic planning and support for organizational change, (4) clearly defined staff roles and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Human Resources, Industrial Training, Labor Force Development
Patterson, Amos C. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
The author presents preliminary findings of a report he is conducting concerning the competencies needed by educational technologists. Discusses instructional development, instructional psychology, field internships in training and human resource development, performance technology, and message-design skills in product design and development. (CT)
Descriptors: Competence, Educational Technology, Human Resources, Instructional Development
Stephan, Eric; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1988
Updates a 1986 study of the human resource development function in Fortune 500 companies. Data suggest that for American industry to remain competitive, it must (1) respond to global opportunities; (2) manage the impact of technological development; (3) produce more without an increase in resources; and (4) develop a results-oriented perspective.…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Corporate Education, Females, Labor Force Development