CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Human Resource Development Models

CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Human Resource Development Models and Processes

Chapter Outline • Introduction • Points of Agreement • HRD World-View • Process Phases of HRD • Interplay Between the Phases of the HRD Process • Threats to Excellent Practice • Ethics and Integrity Standards • Conclusion • Reflection Questions

Points of Agreement • Belief in human potential • Goal of improvement • Problem-solving orientation • Systems thinking

HRD World-Views • HRD and its environment • Learner perspective • Organizational perspective • Global context

• HRD and its environment

• Learner perspective

• Organizational perspective

Process Phases of HRD Figure 2. 5 Process Phases of Human Resource Development Interplay Between the Phases of the HRD Process

Threats to Excellent Practice • Turning the HRD process into an event • The rate of change • Critical characteristics

Ethics and Integrity Standards (from the Academy of Human Resource Development) • General Principals • Concerns for Other’s Welfare • General Standards • Research & Evaluation • Advertising & Public Statements • Publication on Work • Privacy & Confidentiality • Teaching & Facilitating • Resolution of Ethical Issues & Violations

Chapter 2 Reflection Questions 1. Is there a relationship between the improvement goal, problem-solving orientation, and systems thinking “agreements” within the HRD profession? Explain. 2. What about systems thinking in this chapter attracts you? What repels you? 3. What, if any, is the logical connection between the three graphic models in this chapter? 4. How does your worldview fit with the HRD worldview (Fig 2. 2)?