Theorising and Practitioners in HRD: The Role of Abductive Reasoning

Autor/inn/en	Gold, Jeff; Walton, John; Cureton, Peter; Anderson, Lisa
Titel	Theorising and Practitioners in HRD: The Role of Abductive Reasoning
Quelle	In: Journal of European Industrial Training, 35 (2011) 3, S.230-246 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0309-0590
DOI	10.1108/03090591111120395
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Logical Thinking; Labor Force Development; Theories; Research Methodology; Theory Practice Relationship + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Arbeitskräftebestand; Theory; Theorie; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Theorie-Praxis-Beziehung
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to argue that abductive reasoning is a typical but usually unrecognised process used by HRD scholars and practitioners alike. Design/methodology/approach: This is a conceptual paper that explores recent criticism of traditional views of theory-building, based on the privileging of scientific theorising, which has led to a relevance gap between scholars and practitioners. The work of Charles Sanders Peirce and the varieties of an abductive reasoning process are considered. Findings: Abductive reasoning, which precedes induction and deduction, provide a potential connection with HRD practitioners who face difficult problems. Two types of abductive reasoning are explored--existential and analogic. Both offer possibilities for theorising with HRD practitioners. A range of methods for allowing abduction to become more evident with practitioners are presented. The authors consider how abduction can be used in engaged and participative research strategies. Research limitations/implications: While this is a conceptual paper, it does suggest implications for engagement and participation in theorising with HRD practitioners. Practical implications: Abductive reasoning adds to the repertoire of HRD scholars and practitioners. Originality/value: The paper elucidates the value of abductive reasoning and points to how it can become an integral element of theory building in HRD. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10