Journal of European Industrial Training: Volume 31 Issue 1

Developing “new commons” between HRD research and practice: Case studies of UK universities

Sharon Mavin, Philip Wilding, Brenda Stalker, David Simmonds, Chris Rees, Francine Winch

The purpose of this paper is to report on a Forum for HRD initiative to proactively engage with HRD practitioners to develop “new commons” in the research‐practice nexus…

The resource‐based view and value: the customer‐based view of the firm

Val Clulow, Carol Barry, Julie Gerstman

The resource‐based view (RBV) explores the role of key resources, identified as intangible assets and capabilities, in creating competitive advantage and superior performance. To…

Organisational learning and HRD: how appropriate are they for small firms?

Essi Saru

The purpose of this paper is to study human resource development (HRD) and organisational learning issues in a small expert organisation.

Management development in New Zealand

Damian Ruth

To give an overview of prevalent views on and practices in management development in New Zealand

Addressing the causes of chef shortages in the UK

John Pratten, Barbara O'Leary

To outline the reasons for staff shortages in the UK catering industry and then to decide if further training could help to address these issues.

Emerald at 40

Rebecca Marsh