Outputs (8)

Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession (2010)
Journal Article
Watson, S., & Harmel-Law, A. (2010). Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession. Journal of European industrial training, 34, 7-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591011010280

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of human resource development (HRD) for law firms in the UK. It examines how the characteristics of legal professional practice in the UK, including the partnership structure, long est... Read More about Exploring the contribution of workplace learning to an HRD strategy in the Scottish legal profession.

Exploring perspectives on Human Resource Development: an introduction (2007)
Journal Article
Garavan, T. N., O'Donnell, D., McGuire, D., & Watson, S. (2007). Exploring perspectives on Human Resource Development: an introduction. Advances in developing human resources, 9, 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422306294342

The problem and the solution. This issue overview presents a brief justification for adopting a multiperspectival approach to theory and practice in human resource development (HRD). It is argued that such an approach has the potential to add theoret... Read More about Exploring perspectives on Human Resource Development: an introduction.

Metaperspectives and HRD: Lessons for research and practice. (2007)
Journal Article
McGuire, D., Garavan, T. N., O'Donnell, D., & Watson, S. (2007). Metaperspectives and HRD: Lessons for research and practice. Advances in developing human resources, 9, 120-140. https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422306294500

Reviewing the contributions, four metaperspectives on HRD are proposed: language, community/ societal, system, and psychological. Each suggests a particular conception of HRD and some implications of each metaperspective for theory and practice are p... Read More about Metaperspectives and HRD: Lessons for research and practice..

Line manager perspectives on HRM and HRD roles in Hilton’s International UK hotels. (2007)
Journal Article
Watson, S., Farquharson, L., & Maxwell, G. (2007). Line manager perspectives on HRM and HRD roles in Hilton’s International UK hotels. Employee Relations, 29, 30-49. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450710714469

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore different levels of line manager perspectives, namely strategic and first-line on their role in human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD), and to identify enablers of and ba... Read More about Line manager perspectives on HRM and HRD roles in Hilton’s International UK hotels..

Contextual understandings of hospitality management development - a realist approach. (2006)
Thesis
Watson, S. development - a realist approach. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2540

The aim of my thesis is to demonstrate how my research aids the academic understanding of the sub-disciplinary field of hospitality management development. I evaluate the extent to which the unique features of the UK hospitality industry and the char... Read More about Contextual understandings of hospitality management development - a realist approach..

Perspectives on line managers in human resource management: Hilton International UK Hotels. (2006)
Journal Article
Maxwell, G., & Watson, S. (2006). Perspectives on line managers in human resource management: Hilton International UK Hotels. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 17, 1152-1170. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585190600697638

Although contextual factors act to encourage the devolvement of human resource management to line managers, recent research indicates that there is substantial potential for human resource specialists and line managers to share more effectively respo... Read More about Perspectives on line managers in human resource management: Hilton International UK Hotels..

No attraction in strategic thinking. (2002)
Journal Article
Watson, S., & McCracken, M. G. (2002). No attraction in strategic thinking. International Journal of Tourism Research, 4, 367-378. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.386

This paper presents the findings from an exploratory study into managerial skill requirements in the Scottish visitor attraction sector. It provides an insight into the range, diversity and perceived importance of current and future skills. The main... Read More about No attraction in strategic thinking..

Licensed house manager skills/competences and the management development process in Bass Taverns (2001)
Journal Article
Brotherton, B., & Watson, S. (2001). Licensed house manager skills/competences and the management development process in Bass Taverns. Human Resource Development International, 4(4), 521-542. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678860010018812

The aim of this paper is to explore the nature of critical licensed house management skills within Bass Taverns. In particular, it focuses on the extent to which these are viewed as being concerned with 'soft' (behavioural) or 'hard' (technical) aspe... Read More about Licensed house manager skills/competences and the management development process in Bass Taverns.