Abstract
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to introduce the special issue of the International Journal of Manpower Design/methodology/approach – Bringing together economists and sociologists, the special issue develops a relevant range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Findings – The special issue adopts the capability approach as a yardstick to assess corporate policies from the combined perspective of economic and human development. It asks how firms can contribute to developing sustainable human capabilities at work. Originality/value – Human resource management is mainly oriented towards optimising workers’ labour for the benefit of employers and shareholders. The papers in this issue provide some well-documented suggestions on how to break with a reductionist understanding of employees as “human capital”, considered from the sole viewpoint of economic efficiency, by introducing a shift in perspective towards an integrated approach, embracing both economic and human development. © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 292-304 |
| Journal | International Journal of Manpower |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Accreditation of prior learning
- Capability approach
- Corporate policies
- Corporate responsibility
- Occupational mobility
- Professional development
- Restructuring processes
- Vocational training