Jerry W. Gilley Ann Maycunich: Organizational learning performance and change. An introduction to strategic human resource development. . - Book Notes - book review

Organization Studies, Sept-Oct, 2001

2000, Oxford: Perseus Publishing. 488 pages.

From an integrative perspective of learning, performance and change, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of Strategic Human Resource Development. On the basis of recent and classic literature, as well as their own research, Gilley and Maycunich assess the strengths and weaknesses of each major school of thought separately before combining the best of all three into an elaborate framework for enhancing human resource and organizational performance. This new framework addresses issues such as designing learning environments, incorporating new human performance technology, developing internal consultants and coaches, launching change initiatives and conducting evaluations. This book is written for an audience of human resource development consultants, trainers, managers and students.