Learning in Organizations: Complexities and Diversities - Softcover

Smith, Peter J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415356040 ISBN 13: 9780415356046

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

Taking a fresh and innovative approach to the complexities and challenges inherent in organizational learning diversity, the authors show that there are no generic solutions. They argue there is no 'best way' of planning, organizing and implementing learning in relation to the workplace and instead provide context-specific solutions to the dilemmas and issues that diversities present.

With an international approach, grounded in theory and incorporating strong practical examples, this book is essential reading for all those studying, teaching or practising human resource development, human resource management or professional education.

 

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Review:

'I found the text by Smith and Sadler-Smith extremely refreshing as it combines strong elements of academic research with an obvious underlying understanding of the realities in practice. This book tackles some complex concepts, its style is thought provoking and I found it quite enlightening. Regardless if you are an academic or practitioner, there is something in this book that will stir your thought processes.' - George Taylor, Training Manager, Rohm and Haas, Australia

Synopsis:

This ground-breaking book focuses on issues of diversity in the context of organizational learning: those present in organizations among learners, and those present within and between organizations. It argues that in order for learning to be effective and efficient these diversities must be addressed and acknowledged in the learning design process. Taking a fresh and innovative approach to the complexities and challenges inherent in organizational learning diversity, the authors show that there are no generic solutions. They argue that there is no 'best way' of planning, organizing and implementing learning in relation to the workplace, and instead provide context-specific solutions to the dilemmas and issues that diversities present. Presenting a systematic analysis of diversities in organizations, this unique book challenges established human resource development practice and offers ideas for designing to accommodate and capitalize on diversity.

With an international approach, grounded in theory and incorporating strong practical examples, this book is essential reading for all those studying, teaching or practicing human resource development, human resource management or professional education.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0415356040
• ISBN 13: 9780415356046
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 252
• Editor: Sadler-Smith Eugene