Contents:
1. Introduction
2. S. Tjepkema, H. ter Horst and M. Mulder Learning Organizations and HRD
2.1 Lifelong Learning, Organizational Learning and Learning-Oriented Organizations
2.2 Human Resource Development in Learning-Oriented Organizations
2.3 A European Outlook on HRD? Comparison with US and Japan
3. S. Tjepkema Methodology
3.1Case Study Design and Realization
3.2 Survey Design and Realization
4. D. Buyens and S. van Schelstraete Cases from Belgium
4.1 DVV - Insurance Company
4.2 Siemens Atea - Telecommunications Company
4.3 Alcatel Bell - Telecommunications Company
4.4 ISS - Cleaning Service Provider
4.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
4.6 Summary and Conclusions
5. T. Vaherva and H. Woods Cases from Finland
5.1 Vaisala - Electronic Measurements Systems Manufacturing
5.2 Valmet - Paper Machinery Manufacturing
5.3 Okobank Group (Central Unit) - Financial Services
5.4 Outokumpu Zinc - Steel Production
5.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
5.6 Summary and Conclusions
6. D. Belet Cases from France
6.1 Motorola - Semiconductors Plant
6.2 Auchan - Retail Organization
6.3 Accor Group - Hotel and Travel Service Provider
6.4 GT Group - Road Transport Firm
6.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
6.6 Summary and Conclusions
7. K. Meinicke, R. Reinhardt, A. Buschmann and P. Pawlowsky Cases from Germany
7.1 Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte - Domestic Appliance Manufacturer
7.2 AgrEvo - Chemicals Manufacturer
7.3 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) - Engineering Consultancy Firm
7.4 Sony Germany - Marketing, Sales and Service Organization
7.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
7.6 Summary and Conclusions
8. M.Tomassini and A. Cavrini Cases from Italy
8.1 Barilla - Food Producer
8.2 Bayer - Chemicals Manufacturer
8.3 Lever - Cosmetics Manufacturer
8.4 Datalogic - Bar code Manufacturer
8.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
8.6 Summary and Conclusions
9. H. ter Horst and S. Tjepkema Cases from The Netherlands
9.1 Akzo Nobel Chemicals - Chemicals Manufacturer (Salt)
9.2 Ericsson - Telecommunications Company
9.3 BAC - IT Centre of Dutch Inland Revenue Service
9.4 KIBC - Construction Company
9.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
9.6 Summary and Conclusions
10. S. Sambrook and J. Stewart Cases from the United Kingdom
10.1 Royal Mail - Postal Services
10.2 Rolls Royce Aerospace Group - Aero Engine Manufacturing
10.3 Royal Scottish Assurance - Financial Services
10.4 Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries - Beer Production
10.5 Factors Influencing HRD's Role and how HRD Deals with Them
10.6 Summary and Conclusions
11. S. Tjepkema Conclusions from Case Studies and Survey
11.1 Organizational Context
11.2 HRD's Envisioned Role
11.3 HRD Strategies
11.4 Influencing Factors
11.5 Summary
12. S. Sambrook and J. Stewart Reflections and Discussion
12.1 Implications
12.2 A Critical Examination of the Concepts of HRD, Learning Orientated Organizations and Lifelong Learning
12.3 Implications for Comparative and Collaborative Research
12.4 Final Thoughts

Across Europe and the world, countries are attempting to develop their health and social policies and practices to address the global challenge of increasing demand and pressurized supply, created by ageing populations, emerging technologies and finite resources (financial and human). This text provides examples of attempts to develop HRD practices in health and social care contexts within France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Romania, Russia, the UK and the USA. Thus, the book is European and international in both scope and appeal.