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Peer reviewedHytonen, Tuija – International Journal of Training and Development, 2003
Reports on a study of human resource development (HRD) as a professional field in Finland. Describes HRD as a strategic activity, relationship with adult education, historical and current features, characteristics of practitioners, and future challenges for workplace training and development. (Contains 50 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Employment Practices, Foreign Countries, Staff Development
Peer reviewedGoodwin, John; Hills, Katharine; Ashton, David – International Journal of Training and Development, 1999
Depicts the following aspects of training and development in the United Kingdom: public-policy strategy and infrastructure, corporate policies and strategies, organization and delivery of training, the training and development profession, and trends in the use of training. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Practices, Foreign Countries, Public Policy, Staff Development
Peer reviewedVenter, Katharine – International Journal of Training and Development, 2003
Some Chinese organizations are moving away from production-oriented traditions. Resource-rich enterprises are using formal education to select and develop an elite. Organizations with less access to highly qualified recruits are also less likely to provide extensive training. The gap between organizations in terms of employee development is likely…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Employment Practices, Foreign Countries, Personnel Selection
Peer reviewedYadapadithaya, P. S.; Stewart, Jim – International Journal of Training and Development, 2003
A survey of training and development (T&D) policies and practices in 252 Indian and 174 British companies found significant differences in key T&D responsibility, corporate commitment, needs analysis, and evaluation design. There were similarities in causes/drivers of T&D; aims, levels, and timing of evaluation; instruments used; and…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Corporate Education, Employment Practices, Evaluation Methods
