Human Capital Formation and Manpower Development

Human Capital Formation and Manpower Development

Author: Ronald A. Wykstra

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13:

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USA. Compilation of essays comprising an economic analysis of human resources development, human capital formation and human resources planning and the role thereof in economic growth - covers the purpose and nature of cost benefit analysis of investment in education (incl. Higher education) and in vocational training, retraining and health, the impact of migration, wages discrimination against low income minority groups, work experience programmes, educational planning aspects, etc. Bibliography and diagrams.


Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Author: Atiku, Sulaiman Olusegun

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-10-18

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 152259812X

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Advances in technological innovations, automation, and the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have revolutionized the nature of work and created a demand for a new set of skills to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Therefore, it is necessary to equip displaced workers with a new set of skills that are essential for conversion into technical or other functional areas of business. Human Capital Formation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution is an essential research publication that recognizes the need to revitalize human capital formation for graduate employability in Industry 4.0 and discusses new skills and competencies needed to cope with the challenges present within this industrial revolution. The book seeks to provide a basis for curriculum design in line with the advances in technological innovations, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance current and future employment. Featuring an array of topics such as curriculum design, emotional intelligence, and healthcare, this book is ideal for human resource managers, development specialists, training officers, teachers, universities, practitioners, academicians, researchers, managers, policymakers, and students.


The Oxford Handbook of Human Capital

The Oxford Handbook of Human Capital

Author: Alan Burton-Jones

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13: 0191634964

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Macroeconomic research on human capital - the stock of human capabilities and knowledge - has been extensively published but to date the literature has lacked a comprehensive analysis of human capital within the organization. The Oxford Handbook of Human Capital has been designed to fill that gap, providing an authoritative, inter-disciplinary, and up to date survey of relevant concepts, research areas, and applications. Specially commissioned contributions from over 40 authors reveal the importance of human capital for contemporary organizations, exploring its conceptual underpinnings, relevance to theories of the firm, implications for organizational effectiveness, interdependencies with other resources, and role in the future economy. Unlike neoclassical macroeconomic concepts of human capital, human capital in organizations is shown to be dynamic and heterogeneous, requiring new theories and management frameworks. The systemic role of human capital is explored, revealing it as the lynchpin of social, structural and other forms of intangible and tangible capital. Connections between human capital and organizational performance are investigated from HR management, procurement, alignment, value appropriation, and accounting perspectives. Links between micro and macro perspectives are provided through analyses of inter firm human capital mobility, national and regional human capital formation regimes and industry employment relations practices. This Handbook is designed for scholars and graduate students of organization and management theory, strategy, entrepreneurship, knowledge and intellectual capital, accounting, IT, HR, IR, economic sociology and cultural studies. For policy makers and practitioners it should provide an up to date guide to the nature and role of human capital in contemporary organizations and the roles that government, industry and other extra firm institutions can play in facilitating its development.


Enriching Human Capital Through Training and Development

Enriching Human Capital Through Training and Development

Author: P L Rao

Publisher: Excel Books India

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9788174465634

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The development of Human Resource has assumed importance particularly after the government's focus on HRD, introduction of liberalized economy and globalisation of world trade. This has led to world trade competition. For this purpose, every corporate entity sought ISO certification, which enjoins on the industry to impart regular training to its workforce. Thus training has taken centerstage. HR is now considered as human capital and much importance is given to the development and training of this unique resource. The one area in HR that found global visibility is training. Training has a direct relationship to HR's concern about human capital development and globalisation of workforce. People want to study at their own pace and time. The exciting development area is therefore e-learning. Keeping the above developments in view, it is imperative that business organisations should develop their own internal resources for training and development of their workforce. While giving stress on management development, most organizations ignore development and training of operatives who constitute the bulwark of their human capital. This aspect has been suitably taken care of in this book. This comprehensive book covers all aspects of training and development starting from conceptual inputs to management of training environment, instructor's competencies, transfer of learning, IT based training, to mention a few should be presented to line managers. The book is divided into four parts - Training and Development, Training Delivery, Evaluation of Training, and the last part containing eleven Appendices relating to the Text.Attempt has been made to present the subject in a succinct and lucid manner, bringing the latest on the subject. The text focuses not only on the traditional training methods, but also on the importance of development dimensions. This comprehensive compendium on training and development, sprinkled with copious examples, will be useful for the budding trainers, HR practitioners and academicians alike.


Strategic Human Capital Development and Management in Emerging Economies

Strategic Human Capital Development and Management in Emerging Economies

Author: Bhattacharya, Anshuman

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-01-05

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1522519750

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The analysis and implementation of effective human resources strategies creates opportunities for organizational success. By utilizing such intangible assets, businesses can gain competitive advantage and enhance productivity. Strategic Human Capital Development and Management in Emerging Economies is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly research on the intersection of globalization, organizational behavior, and human capital management in the context of developing nations. Covering a range of business-oriented topics, such as job proficiency, corporate social responsibility, and burnout syndrome, this book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, academics, professionals, and graduate students interested in sustainable management of human behavior in modern organizations.


Human Capital in Organizations

Human Capital in Organizations

Author: Odd Nordhaug

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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This book outlines and discusses conceptual, theoretical, and empirical aspects of human capital and human capital formation in firms and other work organizations. The author focuses on the substance, types, and generation of employee competence in the form of knowledge and skills, personnel training, and learning processes. Drawing on insights from economic theory, organization theory, corporate strategy, and the literature on human resource management and development, he also highlights current challenges to research and practice.