The pursuit of happiness? A challenge
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to explore the issue of “happiness” as a meaningful concept in organizational life.
Design/methodology/approach
The article is based on published studies in the field of happiness.
Findings
The article finds that the concept of happiness is too narrow to be valuable to learning and development professionals.
Practical implications
The article has a practical application in that learning and development professionals can examine their own practice in the light of the wider issues that the debate about happiness raises.
Originality/value
The article raises important issues for learning and development professionals about their role.
Keywords
Citation
Cunningham, I. (2006), "The pursuit of happiness? A challenge", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 20 No. 6, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280610706130
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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