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Armstrong's Handbook of Learning and Development
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Armstrong's Handbook of Learning and Development

by Michael Armstrong
November 2021
Intermediate to advanced
344 pages
8h 31m
English
Kogan Page
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The basis of learning and development

Introduction

This chapter covers:

  • the nature, history, elements and components of learning and development (L&D);

  • the relationships of L&D with other aspects of people management (human resource management);

  • the ethical dimension of learning and development; and

  • the state of L&D as revealed by four recent surveys.

Learning and development defined

The purpose of learning and development (L&D) is to ensure that organizations have the knowledgeable, skilled and engaged people they need to achieve their goals, now and in the future. It means developing the capabilities of employees so that they can carry out their work effectively and progress in their careers. Capability is defined as a combination of ...

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ISBN: 9781398601895