Scott C. Hammond

We (Still) Need a World of Scholar-Leaders: 25 Years of Reframing Education

In this article, the authors argue that management education has been corrupted by a “down loading” metaphor of learning that has created a culture of mediocrity. They argue that students should become scholars; that learning has inherent value, that discovery and critical thinking are essential for the leaders of tomorrow. The authors argue that students acting as scholars should not rely on organizations for direction, but should assume responsibility for making organizations havens for self-responsibility. This article is widely used to launch a discussion about student responsibility.

Worldviews of Adult Learning in the Workplace Through a Mormonism Lens

The problem and the solution. With membership exceeding 12 million individuals in 170 countries, it is increasingly likely that Mormons will be found in the workplaces of organizations around the world. This article provides a brief overview of key concepts of Mormonism as they relate to adult learning in the workplace. It also explores several implications of these concepts for human resource development (HRD) practice and theory.