Handbook of Human Performance Technology: A Comprehensive Guide for Analyzing and Solving Performance Problems in Organizations (Jossey-Bass Managem) [Hardcover]

Harold D. Stolovitch (Author), Erica J. Keeps (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 1992 | ISBN-10: 155542385X | ISBN-13: 978-1555423858 | Edition: 1

No training library can be without this classic resource!

A Publication of the National Society for Performance and Instruction

Copublished with the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

In 44 original chapters, leading researchers and practitioners offer a state-of-the-art perspective on the evolving field of Human Performance Technology (HPT)?a study of technologies designed to enhance human performance and capabilities in the workplace. Tracing the historical roots of HPT, this book explains its theoretical underpinnings and unveils an array of models and techniques that have proven effective in enhancing individual and organizational performance.

The contributors to the volume are a veritable who's who in the field of performance improvement:

• Roger M. Addison
• Alan P. Brache
• Ruth Colvin Clark
• William C. Coscarelli
• Wellesley R. Foshay
• George Geis
• Roger Kaufman
• Danny G. Langdon
• Robert F. Mager
• Ann W. Parkman
• Esther S. Powers
• Allison Rossett
• Geary A. Rummler
• Darryl L. Sink
• Judy Springer
• Thiagi
• and many more!

This book has theory, but it's also brimming over with practical tips for improving performance at any organization. The practitioners who contributed to this essential volume cover almost every area of human resource development.

Learn all about:

• Planning and managing projects
• Designing effective interventions
• On-the-job training
• Distance education
• Ethics for practitioners
• Emerging trAnds in human resource development...and much more!

No other single-volume resource offers so many valuable insights into so many areas of training--by so many leading practitioners!

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In forty-four original chapters, leading researchers and practitioners offer a state-of-the-art perspective on the evolving field of Human Performance Technology (HPT)--a study of technologies designed to enhance human performance and capabilities in the workplace. Tracing the historical roots of HPT, this book explains its theoretical underpinnings, and unveils an array of models and techniques that have proven effective in enhancing individual and organizational performance.

From the Back Cover

In forty-four original chapters, leading researchers and practitioners offer a state-of-the-art perspective on the evolving field of Human Performance Technology (HPT)--a study of technologies designed to enhance human performance and capabilities in the workplace. Tracing the historical roots of HPT, this book explains its theoretical underpinnings, and unveils an array of models and techniques that have proven effective in enhancing individual and organizational performance.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 864 pages
• Publisher: Pfeiffer; 1 edition (April 10, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155542385X
• ISBN-13: 978-1555423858
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,924,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource!, March 30, 2000

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This review is from: Handbook of Human Performance Technology: A Comprehensive Guide for Analyzing and Solving Performance Problems in Organizations (Jossey-Bass Managem) (Hardcover)

Sections of this book were required reading for a graduate-level course in HPT I took several years ago. I found myself reading vast portions of this book not because it was required, but because this book is informative and enlightening. Now that I work to help companies re-engineer for the Web, the practices and principles I learned through these readings are more relevant than ever. A great resource! I can't wait to read the follow-up.