Human Capital in Organizations: Competence, Training, and Learning

This book outlines and discusses conceptual, theoretical, and empirical aspects of human capital and human capital formation in firms and other work organizations. The author focuses on the substance, types, and generation of employee competence in the form of knowledge and skills, personnel training, and learning processes. Drawing on insights from economic theory, organization theory, corporate strategy, and the literature on human resource management and development, he also highlights current challenges to research and practice.