Bridging Gaps in Human Resource Development Through Scholar-Practitioners

Claretha Hughes

/ ISBN 13: 9798369337912

Editore: IGI Global, 2025

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - As the gap between scholarly research and practical application persists, human resource development (HRD) professionals need help effectively integrate theory into practice. Despite efforts to bridge this chasm, barriers such as limited dissemination channels and disconnected research methodologies continue to impede progress. Bridging Gaps in Human Resource Development Through Scholar-Practitioners offers a comprehensive solution to this pressing issue. Focusing on HRD scholars, practitioners, and professionals, this book provides invaluable insights and strategies to overcome the barriers hindering the integration of theory and practice. It meticulously explores collaborative knowledge creation, practical research projects, and innovative dissemination methods to offer actionable steps for aligning research with real-world applications. By addressing the fundamental questions of why the chasm exists, who can bridge it, and how to effectively close it, this book serves as a roadmap for organizations seeking to enhance their HRD practices. Codice articolo 9798369337912

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As the gap between scholarly research and practical application persists, human resource development (HRD) professionals need help effectively integrate theory into practice. Despite efforts to bridge this chasm, barriers such as limited dissemination channels and disconnected research methodologies continue to impede progress. Bridging Gaps in Human Resource Development Through Scholar-Practitioners offers a comprehensive solution to this pressing issue. Focusing on HRD scholars, practitioners, and professionals, this book provides invaluable insights and strategies to overcome the barriers hindering the integration of theory and practice. It meticulously explores collaborative knowledge creation, practical research projects, and innovative dissemination methods to offer actionable steps for aligning research with real-world applications. By addressing the fundamental questions of why the chasm exists, who can bridge it, and how to effectively close it, this book serves as a roadmap for organizations seeking to enhance their HRD practices. By delving into the complexities of organizational change, leadership, and research dissemination, the book equips readers with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the intersection of theory and practice in HRD. With a diverse range of topic coverage, including collaborative research projects and the alignment of research expertise, this book empowers HRD professionals to transform their organizations through evidence-based practices.

Informazioni sull?autore: Claretha Hughes, Ph.D. Professor, teaches Human Resource Development at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She has over 31 years of extensive professional experience in business and industry and continues to serve as a consultant to international, national, and state organizations. Her research interests include valuing people and technology in the workplace, technology development, diversity intelligence, learning technologies, and ethical and legal issues. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and books and has authored or co-authored 15 books. She is a book proposal reviewer for SAGE, Emerald, IGI Global, and Palgrave Macmillan. She has completed National Science Foundation Research in Formation of Engineers grant as a Co-PI. She is the 2021 recipient of the Academy of Human Resource Development's FORWARD Award, and the 2009 University Council of Workforce and Human Resource Education Outstanding Assistant Professor. Dr. Hughes has a Ph.D. in Career & Technical Education from Virginia Tech, a MT degree in Textile Technology Management from NC State University, a BA in Chemistry from Clemson University, and an MBA from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. She has publications in journals such as Human Resource Development Review, Advances in Developing Human Resources, New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, Human Resource Development International, the International Journal of Human Resource Development and Management, and the Journal of the North American Management Society.(43f4ffe3-b39f-4748-a1b0-7cc7342911dd)

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Titolo: Bridging Gaps in Human Resource Development ...
Casa editrice: IGI Global
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Legatura: Buch
Condizione: Neu