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A Debate about the Scholar-Practitioner Pipeline: Bridging the HRD Research-Practice Gap
This research explores the persistent disconnect between academic research and real-world application within the field of Human Resource Development (HRD). This systemic gap arises from misaligned incentives, where scholars prioritize theoretical novelty for tenure while practitioners require actionable, accessible solutions for immediate organizational challenges. The research highlights that relying on intuition rather than evidence-based management leads to wasted resources and ineffective workplace interventions. To resolve this, the research advocates for systemic reforms, such as…
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