Advancing HRD theory: New theoretical perspectives and promoting methodological pluralism

Garavan, Thomas N.; Carbery, Ronan

Abstract

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.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 27, 2014
• Publication Date: Apr 29, 2014
• Deposit Date: Aug 3, 2016
• Journal: European Journal of Training and Development
• Print ISSN: 2046-9012
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 38
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 262-264
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-03-2014-0028
• Keywords: HRD research, Methodological pluralism, Research paradigms
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/324141