Selected Journal
Articles [click on titles to download]
Swanson, R. A. (2009). Human resource development quarterly: In the beginning. Human Resource Development Quarterly 20(1), 3-5.
Wang, G. G., & Swanson, R. A. (2008). The idea of national human resource development: An analysis based on economic and theory development methodology. Human Resource Development Review, 7(1), 79-106.
Swanson, R. A. (2007). Managing. Security Management, December 2007, 140-142.
Swanson, R. A. (2007). Theory framework for applied disciplines: Boundaries, contributing, core, useful, novel, and irrelevant components. Human Resource Development Review, 6(3), 321-339.
Swanson, R. A. (2006). The future of systemic and systematic training. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 8(4) 548-554.
Swanson, R. A. (2005). Evaluation, a state of mind. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 7(1), 16-21.
Swanson, R. A. (2001). Human resource development
and its underlying theory, Human Resource Development
International, 4(3) 1-14.
Holton,
E. F., Swanson, R. A., & Naquin,
S. (2001). Re-framing the andragogical model of adult learning. Performance
Improvement Quarterly, 14(1), 118-143.
Swanson,
R. A. (1999). The foundations
of performance improvement and implications for practice. In R. Torraco
(Ed.), The theory and practice of performance improvement. Berrett-Koehler:
San Francisco. pp. 1-25.
Hill,
A. V., Guers, Se. E., Hays, J. M., John, G., Johnsons, G. W., & Swanson,
R. A.(1998). Service guarantees and strategic service quality
performance metrics at Radisson. Journal of Strategic Performance
Management, 2(4), 27-31.
Swanson, R. A. (1998). Demonstrating the
financial benefit of human resource development: Status and update on
the theory and practice. Human Resource Development
Quarterly, 9(3),
285-295.
Swanson,
R. A. & Holton, E. F. (1998)
Process-referenced expertise: Developing and maintaining core expertise
in the midst of change. National Productivity Review,
17(2), 29-38.
Mattson,
B., Quartanna, L., & Swanson,
R. A. (1998). Assessing management development programs with the critical
outcome technique. In J. Phillips (Ed.), Implementing
Evaluation Systems and Processes. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press, pp.
211-228.
Torraco,
R. J. & Swanson, R. A. (1997). The strategic audit of
HRD as a change intervention. In E. Holton (Ed.), Leading
Organizational Change. Alexandria: ASTD Press, pp. 99-121.
Swanson,
R. A. & Arnold, D. E. (1997). The purpose of human resource
development is to organizational performance. In R. W. Rowden (Ed.) Workplace
Learning: Debating the Future of Educating Adults in the Workplace. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, pp. 13-19.
McClernon,
T. M. & Swanson, R. A. (1997). Redefining human resource
development's role in the corporation: A case study on becoming a world-class
business partner. In E. Holton (Ed.), Leading
Organizational Change. Alexandria:
ASTD Press. pp. 1-21.
Swanson,
R. A. & Zuber, J. (1996). A
case study of a failed organization development intervention rooted in
the employee survey process. Performance Improvement
Quarterly, 9(2),
42-56.
Swanson,
R. A. & Falkman, S. K. (1997).
Training delivery problems and solutions: Identification of novice trainer
problems and expert trainer solutions. Human Resource
Development Quarterly, 8(4), 305-314.
McLernon,
T. R., & Swanson, R. A. (1995). Team building: An empirical investigation
of computer-based interventions on work groups. human Resource
Development Quarterly, 6(1), 54-65.
Swanson,
R. A. (1995). Human
resource development: Performance is the key. Human
Resource Development Quarterly, 6 (2), 207-213.
Torraco,
R. J. & Swanson, R. A. (1995). The
strategic roles of human resource development. Human
Resource Planning, 18(4), 10-21.
Swanson,
R. A. & Torraco, R.J. (1994). Technical
training's challenges and goals. Technical & Skills Training,
5 (7), 18-22.
Sleezer,
C. M. & Swanson, R. A. (1994). Measuring
the effects of an organization development program. In J. Phillips (Ed.), Measuring
Return On Investment. Alexandria: ASTD Press, pp. 223-234.
Swanson,
R. A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole
learning model. Performance
Improvement Quarterly, 6(1), 43-53.
Sleezer,
C.M. & Swanson, R.A. (1992). Culture
surveys: A tool for improving organization performance. Management
Decision, 30(2), 22-29.
Swanson, R. A. (1989). Everything important in business is evaluated. In
R.O. Brinkerhoff (Ed.) New Directions in Program
Evaluation - Evaluating Training Programs in Business and Industry. San Francisco; Jossey-Bass, 44,
pp. 71-82.
Sleezer,
C. M. & Swanson, R.A. (1989). Is
your training department out of control? Performance
and Instruction Journal, 28(5), 22-26.
Swanson,
R. A. (1988). Research and
development: A life or death matter. Performance
Improvement Quarterly, 1(1), 69-82.
Swanson,
R. A. & Sleezer, C.M. (1988).
Determining financial benefits of an organization development program. Performance
Improvement Quarterly, 2(1), 55-65.
Murphy,
B. P. & Swanson, R.A. (1988).
Auditing training and development. Journal of European Industrial
Training, 12(2),
13-16.
Swanson,
R. A. & Sleezer, C.M. (1987).
Training effectiveness evaluation. Journal of European
Industrial Training, 11(4), 7-16.
Swanson,
R. A. (1987). Training technology system: A method
for identifying and solving training problems in industry and business. Journal
of Industrial Teacher Education , 24 (4), 7-17.
Swanson,
R.A., Horton, G.R., & Kelly, V. (1986). Exploitation: One View
of Industry and Business. Journal of Industrial Teacher
Education. 24( 1), 12-22.
Swanson,
R. A. (1985). Establishing and nurturing cooperative
research and development projects. Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau, 10 (3),
622-65.
Swanson,
R. A. (Ed.) (1984). Research problems unique
to industrial education. University Park, PA: National Association
of Industrial and Technical Educators.
Swanson,
R. A. (Ed.) (1983). A view of industry. St.
Paul, MN: University of Minnesota.
Swanson,
R. A., & Mosier, N. R. (1983).
Adult education in America. Training, 20(10), 54-55,
58-60, 64, 66, 68.
Swanson,
R. A., & Sisson, G.R. (1983). Analyzing
process and troubleshooting work behavior. Performance & Instruction
Journal, 22 (2), 19-22.
Swanson,
R. A. (1982). Industrial training. In W.H.
Mitzel (Ed.), 5th Encyclopedia of Educational Research (pp.
864-870). New
York: Macmillan.
Swanson,
R. A., Lewis, D.R., & Boyer, C.M. (1982). Industrial
training and economic evaluation. Program Development
and Evaluation in the Private Sector. Oslo, Norway: Norwegian
National Academy of Banking.
Swanson,
R. A., & Martelli, J.T. (1981). Kinesthetic
training and industrial skills. Journal of Studies
in Technical Careers , 3(4), 337-340.
Swanson,
R.A., & Murphy, B.P. (1981). The growing
trend of industry and business training. In K. Greenwood (Ed.), 1981
America n Vocational Education Yearbook (pp. 105-112).
Washington, DC: American Vocational Association.
Passmore,
D.L., & Swanson, R.A. (1981). A
model personal career development plan for graduate students. Journal of
Industrial Teacher Education , 19 (1), 19-25.
Swanson,
R. A. (1981). Analyzing non-observable work behavior. Journal
of Industrial Teacher Education, 18(4), 11-23.
Swanson,
R. A. (et al.) (1978). Cost effectiveness: A
model for assessing the training investment. Training
and Development Journal, 32(1), 24-29.
Swanson,
R. A. (et al.) (1976). Training, what's it
worth. Training and Development Journal,
30(8), pp. 12-20.
Swanson,
R. A., & Sawzin, S.A. (1975). Industrial
training research project. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University.
Swanson,
R. A., & Fentress, J.H. (1975). The effect of
instructor influential tactics on their evaluation by university students. Journal
of Industrial Teacher Education, 13(1), 5-16.
Swanson,
R. A., & Sisson, D. J. (1971). The development,
evaluation and utilization of a university faculty appraisal system. Journal
of Industrial Teacher Education , 9 (1), 64-79.
Swanson,
R. A. (1970). Auditory
automotive mechanics diagnostic achievement test. Journal
of Industrial Teacher Education, 1(5), 32-36.
Theory-to-Practice
Monograph Series [Click on titles to download]
Swanson,
R. A., & Ogram Knapp,
B. (Eds.) (1991). Innovative meeting management. Saint Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center. [8
MB file]
Smith,
M. A., Johnson, S. J.(Eds.) (1991). Valuing differences
in the workplace.
Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research
Center. [8 MB file]
McLean,
G. N., Damme, S. R., & Swanson, R. A. (Eds.) (1990). Performance
appraisal: Perspectives on a quality management approach. Saint
Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research
Center. [10 MB file]
Gradous,
D. (Ed.) (1989). System theory applied to
human resource development.
Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development
Research Center. [10 MB file]
Sleezer,
C. M. (Ed.) (1989). Improving human resource
development through measurement. Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training
and Development Research Center. [6
MB file]
McLean,
G. N., & DeVogel, S. H. (Eds.)
(1988). The role of organization development in
quality management and productivity improvement. Saint Paul, MN: University of Minnesota
Training and Development Research Center. [7
MB file]
Swanson,
R. A., & Gradous, D. (Eds.)
(1987). Human resources and organizational change. Saint Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center. [4 MB file]
Research
Center Reports [Click on titles to download]
Aliaga, O. A. (2005, January). A study of innovative human resource development practices in minnesota companies. St. Paul, MN: Swanson and Associates Human Resource Development Research Center.
Storberg-Walker,
J. (2004). Towards a theory of human capital transformation through
human resource development. St. Paul, MN: Swanson and Associates
Human Resource Development Research Center.
Weinberger,
L. A. (2003, December). An
Examination of the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Style, and Perceived Leadership Effectiveness. St. Paul,
MN: Swanson and Associates Human Resource Development Research
Center.
Chermack,
T. J. (2003, May). A Theory of Scenario Planning. St.
Paul, MN: Swanson and Associates Human Resources Development Research
Center.
Tuttle,
M. M. (2003, May). Toward
a Theory of Continuous Socialization for Organizational Renewal. St.
Paul, MN: Swanson and Associates Human Resource Development Research Center.
Henderson,
G. M., & Tuttle, M. M. (2003). Leadership
and core beliefs in developing human resources: A survey of practitioners. Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource
Development Research Center.
Lynham,
S. A. (2000, July). The Development
of "A Theory of
Responsible Leadership for Performance." St. Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Human Resource Development Research Center.
Ruona,
W. E. A (1999). An
investigation into core beliefs underlying the profession
of human resource development.
Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource Development Research Center.
Swanson,
R. A. (1996). Performance-learning-satisfaction
evaluation: An application of the three-domain evaluation model to
performance improvement, human resource development, organization development
and training and development. Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource Development
Research Center.
Swanson,
R.A. (1994 October). Quality Improvement Practices in Minnesota
Businesses and Industries. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota
Training and Development Research Center.
Torraco,
R. J. (1994, August). The Development and Validation
of a Theory of Work Analysis. St. Paul, MN: University of
Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
Sleezer,
C.M. (1990 July). Strategic Responses to the Drought: The
Rhetoric of Selected Business Decision-Makers. St. Paul, MN:
University of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
Schall,
M.S. & Shapiro, G.L. (1989 December). Rhetorical Rules
and Organization-Culture: Identification, Maintenance, and Change. St.
Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research
Center.
Bjorkquist,
D. C. (1989, December). Corporate Takeovers:
Assessment of Resulting Training Needs. St. Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
McClernon,
T. R. (1989, January). A Theoretical Model and Instrument
for Selecting Vendor-supplied Training Programs. Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
Swanson,
R. A. & Sleezer, C.M. (1989, October). Culture Surveys
as a Method of Monitoring and Guiding Corporate Change . St. Paul,
MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
McLean, G. N. (1988). Construction
and analysis of organizational climate surveys.
Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource Development Research
Center.
Owalobi,
I. B. (1988, June). The Influence of Career Stage on the Training
Needs of Sales and Marketing Trainers. Paul, MN: University
of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
Swanson,
R. A., & Sleezer, C. M. (1988). AMSCO culture survey: Base data for quality
and productivity programs.
Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource Development Research Center.
Geroy,
G. D. (1986, June). Education for Work: An Integration of Vocational
of Vocational Education and Employer Sponsored Training in Minnesota. St.
Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research
Center.
Kusy, M. E., Jr. (1986). The
effect of types of training evaluation on support of training
among corporate managers. Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource Development
Research Center.
Mosier,
N. R. (1986). Financial analysis: A review of the methods and their application
to employee training. Saint Paul, MN: Human Resource
Development Research Center.
DeGideo,
S., & Swanson, R. A. (1985).
Human resource development bibliography: Abstracts
of the core documents in the profession. Saint Paul, MN: Human
Resource Development Research Center.
Sayre, S.A. (1986 November). Artificial Intelligence: An Analysis of the
Technology for Training. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training
and Development Research Center.
Prifrel, R.J., Swanson, R.A., & Geroy,
G.D. (1985 June). Forecasting
the Financial Benefits of Quality-Based Electronics Manufacturing Training. St.
Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
Swanson,
R.A. & Geroy, G.D.
(1985 February). Validation
of the Training Benefit Forecasting Method: Recreational Vehicle Service
Training. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Training and
Development Research Center.
Parker, B. L. (1984, October). Summative Evaluation in Training and Development:
A Review and Critique of the Literature, 1980 through 1983. St. Paul, MN:
University of Minnesota Training and Development Research Center.
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