Critical HRD: a concept analysis
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The emerging concept of ‘critical HRD’ is complex, ambiguous and lacks clarity. To address this problem, the technique of concept analysis (Walker & Avant 1988, Rodgers 1989) is employed to help clarify our understanding of CHRD. Concept analysis presents theoretical definitions and defining characteristics of CHRD, which can help provide clearer operational definitions, to assist practitioners and researchers enact and evaluate critical approaches to HRD. Benefits and limitations of the technique are also explored.
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تاریخ انتشار 2006