The History of Human Resource Development

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1 The History of Human Resource Development

2 The History of Human Resource Development Understanding the Unexplored Philosophies, Theories, a nd Methodologies Matthew W. Gosney and Claretha Hughes

3 THE HISTORY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Copyright Matthew W. Gosney and Claretha Hughes 2016 Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition All rights reserved. No reproduction, copy or transmission of this publication may be made without written permission. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, copied or transmitted save with written permission. In accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, or under the terms of any licence permitting limited copying issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency, Saffron House, 6-10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Any person who does any unauthorized act in relation to this publication may be liable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. First published 2016 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN The authors have asserted their rights to be identified as the authors of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act Palgrave Macmillan in the UK is an imprint of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number , of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 6XS. Palgrave Macmillan in the US is a division of Nature America, Inc., One New York Plaza, Suite 4500, New York, NY Palgrave Macmillan is the global academic imprint of the above companies and has companies and representatives throughout the world. ISBN E-PDF ISBN: DOI: / Distribution in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world is by Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited, registered in England, company number , of Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Gosney, Matthew W. The history of human resource development : understanding the unexplored philosophies, theories, and methodologies / Matthew W. Gosney, Claretha Hughes. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. 1. Personnel management History. 2. Human capital History. I. Hughes, Claretha, 1969 II. Title. HF5549.G dc A catalogue record for the book is available from the British Library.

4 Matthew Gosney I m extremely grateful to two loving parents who taught me right from wrong, a love of learning, and a value system that provides sure footing in challenging times. I m happiest and most successful in my life when I live the way I was taught. I also wish to thank my wonderful wife, Sharon, and my son, Grayson. Both of you fill my days with immense joy. The two best titles I have are husband and father I do my best to honor them. Mom, Dad, Sharon, and Grayson this one is for you. Claretha Hughes I would like to dedicate this book to my late father Eugene Hughes Sr., who was a foreman in the 1950s in Lake City, South Carolina.

5 Contents List of Illustrations ix 1 Introduction to HRD History and Critical Thinking The or y 1 2 Early Human History 19 3 The Hellenic Period AD : The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment 51 5 The Industrial Revolution 75 6 World War II s 1970s: The Rise of Organization Development HRD in the Modern Era Underlying Assumptions of HRD Theory and Practice Critical Thinking in HRD: A Path Forward 149 References 159 In d e x 187

6 Illustrations Figures 1.1 Gosney s model of modern era theory and practice generation in HRD Gosney s three philosophical pillars of current HRD t he or y a nd pr a c t ic e 152 Tables 1.1 Metaphors of HRD Categories of philosophical assumption Categories of philosophical assumption: Plato and Aristotle Competencies in HRD: Competencies in HRD: Seminal events in HRD, their relation to current practice and informing philosophy: Early civilization The Enlightenment Seminal events in HRD, their relation to current practice and informing philosophy: Industrial Revolution World War II Seminal events in HRD, their relation to current practice and informing philosophy: 1950s 1970s 1980s 2010s Informing philosophies of HRD and their underlying a s s u mpt ion s 14 5