Learning and Development is the leading textbook for students taking the CIPD Learning and Development module. It is written by the chief examiner for the CIPD Learning and Development module and a key author of the new 2002 CIPD standards. The text provides an extended analysis of learning and development. The book focuses on the main areas of the field – national policy frameworks, professional and ethical considerations, the delivery of learning and development, and career and management development. It offers comprehensive and accessible treatment of the learning and development area and a strong overview of the key issues facing personnel and line managers in relation to staff development.