Human Resource Development

This textbook outlines the four phases of the human resource development process—assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation—and explores the workplace socialization process, skills training programs, the importance of coaching, employee counseling, career development, and development activities for managers. The fourth edition incorporates recent research findings and industry trends. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Jon M. Werner is a professor in the Department of Management at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Michigan State University. His research has covered topics such as organizational citizenship behavior, training, performance appraisal, legal issues in human resource management, and team effectiveness, as well as actions that managers can engage in to build trust between employees and management. Professor Werner is co-author of MERIT PAY, Second Edition (2005), and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Management.

Randy L. DeSimone is an associate professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at Rhode Island College in Providence, RI. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron. His research and teaching interests include training, recruitment and selection, work motivation, and leadership.