The Literature Review as an Exercise in Historical Thinking

2021 ◽  
pp. 153448432110040
Author(s):  
Ion Georgiou
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Historical Thinking ◽  
Historical Research

Approaching a body of literature from a historical perspective is widely acknowledged as essential to conducting a literature review. Methodological guidance for approaching a body of literature from a historical perspective depends on familiarity with works historians have written about the practice of historical research. This article provides some direction by drawing from the best-known work of one distinguished historian, a work which, upon careful reading, outlines some fundamental tasks for the historically-inclined reviewer of a body of literature. An evaluation rubric is presented that facilitates a progressive appraisal of the integration of history within a literature review. Ultimately, the article serves to stimulate the processes of thought, interpretation and rationalization when historically engaging with a body of literature. Numerous examples from the literature on human resource development are identified that illustrate the issues discussed in the article.

National human resource development in China: government–industry–university relations and roles

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Fang ◽  
Panpan Zhang ◽  
Sehoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Triple Helix ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
National Human ◽  
The Government

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore recent national human resource development (NHRD) practices in China through a literature review focusing on programs and activities that represent the roles and interactions among the government, industry and universities. Design/methodology/approach To effectively consolidate previous work and conceptualize the recent development of the NHRD practices in China, a semi-narrative literature review was used to explore and analyze NHRD-related functions and activities. Findings Findings from the literature review showed that although the central government still plays a predominant role in China, universities and corporations are increasingly playing a critical role in developing an innovative and skilled workforce. At the regional level, NHRD initiatives in China have been increasingly undertaken by universities, industry and government–industry–university collaborations. The authors also found a disparity between developed and underdeveloped regions in terms of NHRD in China. Research limitations/implications This study used the triple helix model as a framework that provides an insightful lens for researchers to examine how various social entities interact with each other and jointly contribute to NHRD. Further case studies are needed to generate evidence-based knowledge to the NHRD literature. Practical implications A more systematic NHRD leadership structure at both the national and local level is desired to unleash the potential of bottom-up development and active government–industry–university collaboration. To counter regional divergence in NHRD in China, intra- and cross-regional collaborations are helpful in improving resources distribution and workforce development. Originality/value Based on open system theory, this study focused on programs and activities that represent the roles and interactions among the government, industry and university in Chinese NHRD through the lens of the triple helix model. In addition, this study offers a conceptual model of Chinese NHRD to help scholars and practitioners understand the transitional efforts in NHRD.

scholarly journals Modify the Redefined: Strategic Human Resource Development Maturity at a Crossroads

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fotios Mitsakis
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Dynamic Environments ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Economic Complexity ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Development ◽  
Review Reports

This integrative literature review reports on strategic human resource development (SHRD) models that examine the strategic embeddedness of HRD (SHRD maturity) in organizations. A review and critique of all existing SHRD models is provided, exemplifying their limitations and building upon their strengths to inform a modified SHRD framework. The latter suggests an enhanced set of strategic components to assess SHRD maturity. This article further outlines how SHRD aspirations can be practiced within complex, dynamic, and continually changing business and economic environments. The SHRD literature is advanced by new insights on how HRD scholars and practitioners could assess and enhance the maturity of their HRD interventions in the context of constantly changing (dynamic) environments. The modified SHRD framework further contributes to the academic literature with its enhanced set of strategic characteristics, as well as with its SHRD pointers, all of which can offer a better evaluation of SHRD maturity during periods of business and economic complexity and uncertainty.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Dalam Perspektif Syariah

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 403
Author(s):  
Anisatul Maghfiroh
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
The Relationship

Human Resources is something that is very influential for the progress of an institution. Without quality human resources, an institution will not develop and may even experience setbacks. Therefore, every organization must prepare a program that contains activities that can increase the capabilities and professionalism of human resources so that the organization can survive and develop in accordance with the organizational environment. This program is usually referred to as human resource development. Sharia are the laws that govern the relationship between humans and creators and creatures. This study aims to determine how the Islamic perspective on human resource development. This study is a literature review using sharia as an approach, namely examining the problem with books and scientific works. The results of this study indicate that human resource development in the persective of sharia is a development in the form of training in skills, knowledge, behavior and sharia competence.

Human Resource Development Review’s 20th Anniversary of Publication: Main Topics and Influence

2021 ◽  
pp. 153448432110691
Author(s):  
Sunyoung Park
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Topic Analysis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Citation Frequency ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
20Th Anniversary

To celebrate Human Resource Development Review’s (HRDR’s) 20th anniversary of publication, I was asked by the HRDR Editor-in-Chief to conduct a topic analysis of HRDR articles over the past two decades. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to identify major topics from all HRDR articles published from 2002–2021 by reviewing keywords and citation frequency. After identifying 394 articles (excluding editorials), the main topics and the most influential articles were identified. Literature review articles followed by employee engagement were the most frequently cited over the past 20 years. In the future, there is a need to conduct more in-depth analysis to better understand the relevant topics and influence of HRDR articles using accurate categories and advanced techniques.

Workaholism, Motivation, and Addiction in the Workplace: A Critical Review and Implications for HRD

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sehoon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioral Motivation ◽  
Practical Development

Despite the wide use of the term workaholism, universally defined as an addiction to work, there is little consensus on this concept and how people become workaholics. This article critically reviews the workaholism literature to reframe the concept of workaholism and to provide implications for human resource development (HRD). Through a literature review, four perspectives were found based on assumptions about behavioral motivation. The motivation and addiction processes in workaholism are discussed, focusing on the theories and characteristics of the workplace. The gaps and omissions are identified in the reviewed research, and a workaholism framework is suggested that emphasizes contextual and behavioral inclusiveness. This review contributes to literature on workaholism by illuminating current divergent opinions on workaholism and guiding future research. The recommendations can also enhance the practical development of individuals and organizations that currently or potentially face excessive work issues.

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