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Forgiveness As An Hrd Intervention: Literature And Proposed Model, Susan R. Madsen, Janice Gygi, Scott Hammond, Suzanne Plowman
Forgiveness As An Hrd Intervention: Literature And Proposed Model, Susan R. Madsen, Janice Gygi, Scott Hammond, Suzanne Plowman
Susan R. Madsen
The purpose of this review is to explore the literature related to interpersonal forgiveness in organizations and its possible implications for HRD theory and practice. It defines forgiveness and provides a theoretical framework for its consideration within the workplace environment. It also reviews and discusses the benefits and risks of forgiveness, the role of leadership in a forgiving culture, and the literature regarding related business interventions.
The Integration Of Human Resource Development And Work-Life Research (Food N' Thought Session), Susan R. Madsen, M. Lane Morris, Vicki Stout
The Integration Of Human Resource Development And Work-Life Research (Food N' Thought Session), Susan R. Madsen, M. Lane Morris, Vicki Stout
Susan R. Madsen
Some of the most important topics of research in human resource development (HRD) today revolve around specific issues, policies, practices, programs, or interventions that appear to influence the performance of employees in all types of organizations. Although research in the work/life arena has been published for the last three decades in related fields (e.g., management, psychology, and family sciences), HRD literature reporting the exploration and investigation of the HRD-work/life connection is relatively new. However, it is clear that work/life issues are essential considerations with regard to the performance at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Hence, it is important that …
An Evaluation Of The Transtheoretical Model Of Individual Change And Its Implications For Human Resource Development, Susan R. Madsen
An Evaluation Of The Transtheoretical Model Of Individual Change And Its Implications For Human Resource Development, Susan R. Madsen
Susan R. Madsen
Change is the basis for improving and expanding individual, group, and organizational effectiveness, performance, and learning. However, HRD has utilized and developed few empirically validated individual change models or theories. Because HRD is a multidisciplinary in nature, it is important for researchers and practitioners to consider what models or theories others have to offer. One influential model from the health and medical field that has promising utility in HRD is the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of individual change. The purpose of this article is to introduce this model and explore its application to HRD. This article uses Dubin’s criteria for theory-building …