Toward a framework for comparative HRD research
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 9 November 2012
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to address the recent challenges in the international human resource development (HRD) research and the related methodological strategy.
Design/methodology/approach
This inquiry is based on a survey of literatures and integrates various comparative research strategies adopted in other major social science disciplines.
Findings
Based on comparative strategies found in other disciplines, the authors propose a framework to advance comparative HRD research and theory development.
Research limitations/implications
The proposed framework emphasizes methodological consistency in HRD research and improving the relevance and rigor in theory development. It also highlights the required qualities of comparative researchers.
Originality/value
This is an initial effort in analyzing the emerging comparative HRD literature for an alternative framework to advance methodological research on HRD theory building.
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Citation
Wang, G.G. and Sun, J.Y. (2012), "Toward a framework for comparative HRD research", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 36 No. 8, pp. 791-808. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090591211263521
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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