Title: Re-dimensionalising boundaries in the theory and practice of Human Resource Development

Authors: Thomas N. Garavan, Michael J. Morley

Addresses: Department of Personnel and Employment Relations, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. ' Graduate Centre of Business, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Abstract: In our conceptualisation, HRD is at a crossroads, both in terms of its philosophical roots, its theoretical bases and, in the practice domain, what its key contributions are. We argue that HRD continues to be characterised by theoretical ambiguities, permeable boundaries and practice dilemmas. Our paper advances a series of key questions designed to challenge conventional thinking and open up new lines of enquiry.

Keywords: human resource development; HRD; conceptual; practice; boundaries.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLIC.2006.009206

International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, 2006 Vol.3 No.1, pp.3 - 13

Published online: 09 Mar 2006 *

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