Ethical and Legal issues in Human Resource Development: The Evolving Role of HRD

In this chapter, we explore considerations of ethics and law in Human Resource Development (HRD) that are changing the landscape of employee growth and professional development. We begin with a look at the emergence and evolving role of HRD and the various perspectives that are shaping its future. We then turn our attention to a discussion of ethics and law in Human Resource Development and future directions for this unique and growing profession.