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Human Performance Technology and HRD
Author(s) -
Carliner Saul
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
new horizons in adult education and human resource development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1939-4225
DOI - 10.1002/nha3.20051
Subject(s) - human performance technology , knowledge management , human resources , process (computing) , empirical evidence , foundation (evidence) , empirical research , organizational performance , psychology , electronic performance support systems , computer science , engineering ethics , management , business , marketing , engineering , political science , epistemology , economics , philosophy , lean manufacturing , law , operating system , lean project management
Performance—the achievement of results–is central to definitions of HRD . Performance Technology ( HPT ) refers to a systematic methodology for developing performance in individuals and organizations. Through a systematic process, HPT explores issues at the organizational, unit, and individual level, and with skills and knowledge, resources, and motivation. perceive several advantages of HPT : an explanation of why training alone often fails to achieve the intended results, a systematic approach, a scientific foundation and emphasis on empirical data, and the promise of more enriching jobs. reality is more nuanced: too much similarity between the HPT and instructional systems design models, a continued over‐reliance on training; a lack of actual empirical evidence to support it; and its failure to actually provide more. continues to influence HRD , but perhaps HRD represents a more evolved approach.