Reexamining professional certification in human resource management
基于对四个知名协会的调查，本文区分了认证、认可和执照的概念，介绍了认证实践、政策和标准，并讨论了认证在个人、公司和专业层面的利弊，强调继续研究的重要性。
Abstract This article explores certification issues in human resource management based on a survey of four well‐known associations. First, it distinguishes certification from accreditation and licensure. Second, it presents information on certification practices, policies, and standards for four major certifying organizations. Third, it discusses the benefits and drawbacks of certification at the individual, company, and professional levels. Lastly, it points up the importance of continued research on certification in the human resource management field. © 1995 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.