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The Connection between Self-Directed Learning and the Learning Organization.
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Cho, DaeYeon – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2002
Self-directed learning has been seen as an individual learning strategy focused on personal growth. A literature review indicates that it has interdependent and collective aspects that are consistent with those of learning organizations, making self-directed learning an effective human resource development strategy. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Individual Development, Learning Strategies, Organizational Development
Implications of Leader-Member Exchange Theory and Research for Human Resource Development Research.
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Burns, Janet Z.; Otte, Fred L. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1999
Leader/member exchange theory is proposed as an alternate approach to the study of organizational leadership. Recent research supports the theory but additional development work is needed. The theory seeks to explain how leader/member relationships develop and the behavioral components of leadership relations. Contains 74 references. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Adults, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Styles, Organizational Development
Perceived Purposes of Performance Appraisal: Correlates of Individual- and Position-Focused Purposes on Attitudinal Outcomes
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Youngcourt, Satoris S.; Leiva, Pedro I.; Jones, Robert G. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2007
Performance appraisals have traditionally been directed at individuals, serving either an administrative or developmental purpose. They may serve a role definition purpose as well. This study sought to identify and more broadly define the purposes of performance appraisals to include this role definition purpose. Furthermore, this study examined…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Job Satisfaction, Personnel Evaluation, Role Perception
Feedback Seeking Behavior: A Review of the Literature and Implications for HRD Practitioners [and] Invited Reaction: Comments on Madzar's Article.
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Madzar, Svjetlana; Morrison, Elizabeth Wolfe – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1995
Madzar reviews literature on feedback seeking in organizations, examining motivation, contextual influences, barriers, and particular feedback-seeking behavior of newcomers and groups. Morrison comments on some misrepresentations and confusions in the literature review. (SK)
Descriptors: Feedback, Industrial Psychology, Job Performance, Management Development
A Review of Cross-Cultural Research on Human Resource Development.
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Hansen, Carol D.; Brooks, Ann K. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1994
A review of studies (1982-92) that made cross-cultural comparisons found human resource development (HRD) and related roles are interpreted differently; HRD is supported to varying degrees in different cultures; transfer of managerial and HRD techniques is subject to country differences; and cultural factors influence management models, career…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences