Based on a literature review from English language journals relatedto the field of human resource development (HRD), the conceptual frameworkfor this study was derived from the models developed by American Society forTraining and Development (ASTD) for HRD practice. This study compared andanalyzed the similarities and differences in HRD roles, key work dimensions, andpractitioner competencies through the competitive vision of different countries,including China, US, UK, Germany, Japan, India, Singapore, and Korea. Thiscomparative study not only described the HRD position of Chinese enterprisesunder the international HRD coordinates but also indicated how these differencesinspire HRD in China. |