Learning and development 

5th edition
March 2009
London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
http://www.cipd.co.uk/
Pages: 400
Price: £39.99
Members: £35.99
Students: £31.99

ISBN: 1843982161
ISBN13: 9781843982166

Description and Contents on CIPD page
http://www.cipd.co.uk/Bookstore/_catalogue/LearningAndDevelopment/9781843982166.htm

Now in its fifth edition, Rosemary Harrison's powerful L&D text remains the definitive textbook for postgraduate level students whether studying for the CIPD qualification, on HRD/L&D electives in MBA or master's level HRM programmes, or taking 'development modules' in disciplines such as health, PGCE- post-compulsory education and public administration. Learning and Development has a vital role to play in business today. It has also become a vast and complex field. Harrison provides a balanced and engaging exploration of its territory, making it accessible to all through a clear writing style and wide range of stimulating learning features. The former CIPD Chief Examiner, Learning and Development is an internationally respected expert and provides in this fully revised, updated edition an invaluable framework both for students and for professionals keen to explore new theories and issues in their field. The book covers recent and emerging L&D trends, challenges and research and includes access to an online tutors' manual. Visit www.cipd.co.uk/tss for access to support material including lecture slides and detailed lecture notes including additional case examples, activities, feedback and more. 

PART 1 UNDERSTANDING THE FIELD 
Chapter 1 Learning and Development in Organisations Today 
Chapter 2 National Skills Strategy 
Chapter 3 Reforming Vocational Education and Training 

PART 2 GETTING TO GRIPS WITH THE PRACTICE 
Chapter 4 Understanding Learning and the Learners 
Chapter 5 Promoting Workplace Learning and Knowledge 
Chapter 6 Enhancing Performance Management 
Chapter 7 A 6-Stage Training Cycle for Co-creating Value 
Chapter 8 The 6-Stage Cycle in Action: A case study 
Chapter 9 Achieving Ethical Practice 

PART 3 MAKING A BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION 
Chapter 10 The L&D Agenda in Different Sectoral Settings 
Chapter 11 Shaping and Managing the L&D Function 
Chapter 12 Producing and Implementing L&D Strategy 
Chapter 13 Developing L&D Partnerships 
Chapter 14 Adding Value. 

PART 4 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE 
Chapter 15 Tackling Challenges of Change 
Chapter 16 Promoting Talent and Career Development 
Chapter 17 Developing Leaders and Managers 
Chapter 18 Pulling the Threads Together: Claims and Challenges 

This textbook also comes with a tutor website that includes PowerPoint presentations and notes for tutors. 

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