Aspects of the impact of neuroscience on human resources development

Abstract

Over the past years there is an increasing interest in the topic of cerebral function and how this affects human behavior. This field seems intriguing not only for Αcademics, but also for the rest of society, including governmental and corporate actors. Technological advancements seem to have opened the «Pandora’s Box» while multiple sciences are emerging and evolving such as neuroscience; a discipline consisted by a plethora of fields. Its range of topics is endless and potentially overwhelming. Its specter expands from medicine and market to sociology, psychology and education. However, the present research will be focusing on social neuroscience, a branch devoted to the mediation of the brain with social interactions and behavior. It will be investigated whether it could have a significant impact on the field of human resources development (especially on performance, education, etc), while searching potential tools of implementation and assessment. Furthermore, the thesis will explore potential limits of its use. The preferred methodology will be done by reviewing Academic research papers along with books in order to gain a broad understanding of the topic. Even though the present research will attempt to investigate meticulously the subject, a more thorough investigation will be required in order to overcome the tip of the iceberg.