Application of Equity Theory on Adult Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 591-610
Author(s):  
Jami Thejanee Perera ◽  
Jayaranjani Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Individual

Learning is a complicated process, notwithstanding the fact that the individual learners, particularly adults, are complicated beings. Adult learning is a subject of ever-growing interest. With the changing demographic situation of the developed world, there has been a focus on the concept of lifelong learning. Studying adult learning theory is rapidly growing across the globe in the context of human resource development. The application of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development, and the link between the two theories are remains unclear. In fact, the role of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development. Hence, through the structured literature review, this chapter explores the role of equity theory in the context of adult learning theory and through that identifies the theoretical gaps and gives suggestions for future research.

Application of Equity Theory on Adult Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 56-84
Author(s):  
Jami Thejanee Perera ◽  
Jayaranjani Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Equity Theory ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Individual

Learning is a complicated process, notwithstanding the fact that the individual learners, particularly adults, are complicated beings. Adult learning is a subject of ever-growing interest. With the changing demographic situation of the developed world, there has been a focus on the concept of lifelong learning. Studying adult learning theory is rapidly growing across the globe in the context of human resource development. The application of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development, and the link between the two theories are remains unclear. In fact, the role of equity theory and its impacts are rarely considered in studies of adult learning and human resource development. Hence, through the structured literature review, this chapter explores the role of equity theory in the context of adult learning theory and through that identifies the theoretical gaps and gives suggestions for future research.

scholarly journals Role of Government in Developing Human Resource – Proposing-An Instrument for Improvement at Public Sector Organizations

2019 ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Akbar Ali ◽  
M Junaid Hussain ◽  
Mustafa Jan ◽  
N R Khan
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Human Genes ◽  
Quality Assurance Mechanism ◽  
International Diplomacy ◽  
The Individual

South Asia is a land of wonderful people and innumerable natural resources. Be it agriculture to textile, be it a sport to international diplomacy and be it a tactical force to strategic weapons, Pakistan has been bestowed with a unique blend of human genes, soil and spirit. Nevertheless, as with every Great Nation, the challenges are also huge. Among them, challenges of managing population and employing the versatile human resource are of grave importance. This paper is a humble research effort which endeavors to compile the individual, yet functional, human resource organizational components already established one. The greatest challenge to Human Resource Development in Pakistan is that it does not maintain any institution to regulate human resources. Secondly, Pakistan has insignificant legislation for workforce management. The third Human Resource challenge, now being faced is a wide gulf between HR industry and academia. On the other hand, HRM has spread in all the arteries of business development world compared to the corporate world of 1980s. Finally, this paper proposes measures to be taken, under Government patronage, for ensuring sustainable Human Resource Development. These measures include formulation of a strategic HRD policy, making HR department a mandatory organ in every commercial and military undertaking, specifying key roles of every HRD player, continuous review of HRD policy and effective HRD quality assurance mechanism.

An Analysis on Human Resource Development Culture and Climate of Chemical Based Public Sector Enterprises in Kerala, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (6) ◽  
pp. 132-135
Author(s):  
Balakrishnan A ◽  
Dr. KVM Varambally
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Deep Structure ◽  
Positive Culture ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Culture And Climate

The impact of Globalization creates a competitive horizon with new markets, new products, new mindsets, new competencies, and new ways of thinking about business. As an outcome of this, the market places become more complex, uncertain, competitive, and transformational. In this era, the major challenge faced by any organization is to maintain a peaceful as well positive culture and climate inside the organization. The human resource development climate of an organization plays a significant role in ensuring the competency, motivation, and development of its employees. Here the term climate denotes the quality of the internal environment. It influences morale and the attitudes of the individual toward his work and his environment. Culture refers to the deep structure of organizations, which is rooted in the values, beliefs, and assumptions held by organizational members. The study was aimed to analyze the Human Resource Development culture and climate of chemical-based public sector enterprises in Kerala. The results indicated that the Human Resource Development climate in an organization is average and the perception of employees regarding Human Resource Development culture and climate does not differs significantly based on age, job approval status, and qualification. But it differs significantly based on gender and experiences.

Exploring the Role of Adult Learning Theory in Understanding Employees' Participation in Non-Mandatory Training

2018 ◽  
pp. 48-80
Author(s):  
Jayaranjani Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Adult Learning Theory ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Mandatory Training ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

The theme of employees' non-mandatory training participation intention has been viewed as being supported by limited theoretical foundations, specifically expectancy theory of motivation and perceived organizational support theory. Although contributions made by adult learning theory have long been acknowledged, it is important to recognize the unique role it has played by incorporating three theoretical pillars and consequently providing a strong foundation for employees' non-mandatory training participation intention. By identifying the relationship between employees' non-mandatory training participation intention and one of its closely allied fields, viz. adult education, this article argues that it is actually adult learning theory that provides a foundation and linkage for both fields.

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