Determining Outcomes and Impacts of Human Resource Development Programs

✍ Scribed by Narong Kiettikunwong, Pennee Narot

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2024
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 165
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book takes readers on a comprehensive journey through ten chapters, seamlessly blending insights from the introductory chapter emphasizing the importance of human resource research with subsequent chapters delving into the complexities of evaluation, program conceptualization, and the integration of Theory of Change and Logic Model. The critical examination of prominent evaluation models, exploration of Participatory Evaluation's role, and the need for an integrated evaluation model are highlighted. The narrative culminates in a practical illustration of the integrated model, emphasizing its effectiveness, insights gained, and contributions to the field, while acknowledging limitations and offering recommendations for improvement. The book serves as a valuable resource for HR practitioners, evaluators, and organizational leaders, providing practical guidance and contributing substantively to the improvement of HR practices and organizational performance.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Contents
About the Authors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
The Current State of HRD
Critical Role of HRD
About This Book
References
2 Overview of Human Resource Research
Introduction
Organizational Culture
Leadership Styles
Employee Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Diversity and Inclusion
Training and Development
Socio-economic Environment
References
3 Overview of Evaluations
Introduction
Definitions of Evaluation
The Meaning of Evaluation Research
Procedure for Evaluation Activities
Development of Evaluation Methodologies
The Purposes of Evaluation
Evaluation Process in Action
Conclusion
References
4 Concept of Program Evaluation
Introduction
Models for Evaluation
Types of Evaluation Models
Logic Model in Evaluation
The Logic Model in Health Development Programs
Cases of Programs’ Evaluation
The Pivotal Role of Research in Policy
Evaluation Models, Approaches, and Their Key Characteristics
Final Thoughts
References
5 Implications of the Theory of Change in Program Evaluation
Introduction
The Fundamental Components of a ToC
Inputs/Resources
Activities/Interventions
Outputs
Outcomes
Assumptions
Logic Model Based on ToC
Integrated Evaluation Planning Using ToC and Logic Model
Final Thoughts on Integrating the ToC
References
6 A Critical Examination of Kirkpatrick, Bushnell, Warr et al., and Stufflebeam and Zhang’s Evaluation Models
Introduction
The Concept of the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model
Level 1: Reaction
Level 2: Learning
Level 3: Behaviors
Level 4: Results
Kirkpatrick and Bushnell Evaluation Model
Kirkpatrick and Warr et al. Evaluation Model
Kirkpatrick and Stufflebeam and Zhang Evaluation Model
Additional Evaluation Models Resembling Kirkpatrick’s Model
Criticisms of Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation
Concluding Remarks
References
7 Determining Outcomes and Impacts of Human Resource Research with Participatory Evaluation
Introduction
Rise of Participatory Evaluation
Methodological Approaches of Participatory Evaluation
Practical Implications of Participatory Evaluation
Potential Consequences of Integrating Participatory Evaluation
Individual Level
Organizational Level
Societal Level
Limitation of the Approach
Concluding Remarks
References
8 The Need for an Integrated Evaluation Model
Introduction
Potential Benefits of an Integrated Approach
Key Components of the Integrated Evaluation Model
A Long and Healthy Life
Education and Knowledge
A Decent Standard of Living
Influencing Contextual Factors on the Outcomes and Impacts of HR Research
Content Coverage and Coherence of the Projects
Measurement of Project Worth
Evaluation of Project Impact
Evaluation of Project Sustainability
Conclusion
References
9 Methodological Framework for Evaluating Human Resource Research
Introduction
Approaches Utilized for Evaluation
Evaluation Objectives
Content Wise
Target Population
Assessment Methodology
Evaluation Procedures
Content Coverage and Coherence of the Projects
Measurement of the Project’s Worth
Evaluation of the Projects’ Impact
Conclusion
References
10 Practical Illustration and Future Direction of the Integrated Evaluation Model
Introduction
Background of the Research Program
Translating Outcomes and Impacts
Important Notion
Final Thoughts
Limitations and Challenges of the Model
Challenges in Human Development Evaluation Model
Improvement for Human Development Evaluation
Future Direction for Integrated Evaluation Model
References