Preparing Tomorrow's HRD Professionals: Perceived Relevance of the 1989 Competency Model

摘要: This article follows up on a 1991 study of competencies for trainers ( Leach, 1993 ). University Council Vocational Education faculty were asked to provide their perceptions the importance and extent which these are currently included in Human Resource Development (HRD) professional preparation programs. Of 25 used both studies, 23 rated as important 1997, 19 perceived be less than adequately covered course work--up from 13 1991. The field vocational technical education has evolved significantly past decade place greater emphasis individuals employment business industrial settings. In fact, several departments prominent universities have changed names embrace human resource development role. Concurrent changes work had an impact roles settings required perform those effectively Argyris, 1994 ; Baylen, Bailey, & Samardzija, 1996 Joyce Voytek, McLagan, Rhinesmith, demand employee training continues increase. It was estimated that U.S. organizations would spend approximately $60 billion formal $43.2 five percent Industry Report, 1997