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What is Human Resource Development? Introduction: My initial thoughts when challenged by this question were so varied and almost contradictory that I decided to use this scope to approach the proposition from different perspectives. I intend to define human resource development (HRD) through an analysis of its practices and function within the organisation, rather than on a national scale, whilst also considering the role of the HRD practitioner. As I will demonstrate, my standpoint on the definition of HRD draws from many schools of thought and ultimately, I aim to present a more integrated point of view. The theoretical approaches that I perceive to be both stimulating and challenging in their definitions of HRD, include the 'economic perspective,' the 'learning perspective' and thirdly, the critical grand narrative of feminism. My aim is to challenge some of the absolute 'truths' as presented by these perspectives and thus, demonstrate a recognition of the extensive...

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