Abstract
The Problem
Technology is creating immersive digital ecosystems that will radically transform the way humans communicate, collaborate, and create. Virtual human resource development (VHRD) is an example of this phenomenon in the field of HRD. With the emergence of VHRD, HRD scholars need to develop more robust conceptualizations of technology, and HRD practitioners need to play a larger role in technology development. Enhanced theoretical perspectives on technology are needed to support these endeavors.The Solution
A sociomaterial perspective on technology, which is being used for the study and development of phenomena such as virtual worlds in other disciplines, can help HRD practitioners and scholars develop a more robust understanding of VHRD and participate more effectively in technology development.The Stakeholders
HRD practitioners and scholars can use a sociomaterial perspective on technology to facilitate their engagement in VHRD development and scholarship.Description
© The Author(s) 2014. Published by SAGE Journals, published version also available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1523422314532094
Publisher
SAGE Journals
Date of publication
8-2014
Language
english
Persistent identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4065
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Fagan, Mary Helen, "Exploring a Sociomaterial Perspective on Technology in Virtual Human Resource Development" (2014). Management Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 12.
http://hdl.handle.net/10950/4065