CHAPTER 3 History of Human Resource Development

Chapter Outline Introduction The Beginnings: Survival through Labor and Learning 100 B.C.300 A.D.: The Influence of the Greeks and Romans 3001300 A.D.: The Middle Ages 14001800 A.D.: The Renaissance Apprenticeship in Colonial America Industrial Era in America 20th-Century Influences in America Evolution of the Organization Development Component of HRD Management and Leadership Development in the United States Emergence of the HRD Research Community HRD History Time Line Reflection Questions

The Beginnings: Survival through Labor and Learning

 100 B.C.300 A.D.: The Influence of the Greeks and Romans 3001300 A.D.: The Middle Ages 14001800 A.D.: The Renaissance

 Apprenticeship in Colonial America Industrial Era in America 20th-Century Influences in America

 Evolution of the Organization Development Component of HRD Management and Leadership Development in the United States Emergence of the HRD Research Community

Chapter 3 Reflection Questions

1. Identify at least three discrete times in history, report on how human beings were viewed during that time, and note the HRD implications. Identify three HRD-related historical times or events of interest to you and explain what they are of interest, and what else you would like to know. Why is the World War II Training within Industry project seen as so important to HRD? What unique role does the Academy of Human Resource Development play in the HRD profession and what are some of its accomplishments? Identify two reoccurring themes in the history of HRD. Name and describe them.

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