Purpose This paper aims to describe an attempt to develop a more effective technique to teach self-awareness and relationship skills. Design/methodology/approach A journal is used in combination with a model of human nature. The model lists human characteristics that the management trainee must...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to review and synthesize pertinent emotional intelligence (EI) research within the human resource development (HRD) scholarship. Design/methodology/approach – An integrative review of literature was conducted and multiple electronic databases were...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the applicability of Strategic HRD in Mauritius. Additionally, it assesses if Mauritius, with a high HDI factor, can take the lead on Strategic HRD in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This paper used a mixed-approach questionnaire. A sample of 21 managers...

Purpose This paper seeks to show appreciation for the collective endeavour of work practices based on varying degrees of dependence, interdependence and mutuality between at least two people. Such dependencies have to be concerned with how talent is used and how this use is an interaction...

Purpose This paper aims to explore the challenges facing Irish organisations in the training and development of non-Irish workers. It analyses the importance of fluency in the host country’s language and the approach taken by organisations in relation to language training. In-depth...

Purpose This study aims to analyse the impact of authentic leadership (AL) on academic optimism (AO) through the mediating role of affective commitment (AC). As this study also examines the moderating role of training comprehensiveness (TC) in strengthening the relation between AC and AO....

Cover -- EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD -- Human resource development in Mauritius: context, challenges and opportunities -- Is Mauritius ready to become the HRD leader in Africa? -- Barriers to employee training in small and medium sized enterprises -- Does human capital contribute to economic growth...

Purpose – This paper aims to propose a conceptual model of philanthropic behavior of volunteers in the health care sector. Design/methodology/approach – This study is based on an extensive review of past research on philanthropic behavior. To conduct the literature review, keywords such as...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore implications of motivational potential that are highly correlated to the self-determination theory (SDT) (intrinsic motivating factors), in relation to corporate social responsibility (CSR). This paper specifies key antecedents of engagement...