Department of Management

 

Date of this Version

2006

Citation

Published in Human Resource Development Review, vol. 5, no. 1 (March 2006), pp. 25-44, doi 10.117711534484305285335

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Copyright © 2006 SAGE Publications. Used by permission.

Abstract

In these turbulent times, we propose the importance of developing the psychological capital dimension of resiliency. After providing the theoretical background and meaning of psychological capital in general and resiliency in particular, the authors present proactive and reactive human resource development (HRD) strategies for its development. The proactive HRD includes increasing psychological assets, decreasing risk factors, and facilitating processes that allow human resources to enhance their resilience. The reactive HRD largely draws from a broaden-and-build model of positive emotions and self-enhancement, external attribution, and hardiness. The article includes specific guidelines for HRD applications and an agenda for future needed research.

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