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Human Resource Development Boundaries

Introduction

Human resource development (HRD) is a relatively young academic discipline but an old and well-established field of practice. The idea of human beings purposefully developing themselves to improve the conditions in which they live is almost part of human nature. HRD theory and practice are deeply rooted in this developing and advancing perspective.

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