The Paradox of Training in the Small Business Sector of the British Economy.

Matlay, Harry

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Publication Date: 1997

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The Paradox of Training in the Small Business Sector of the British Economy.

Matlay, Harry

Journal of Vocational Education and Training: The Vocational Aspect of Education, v49 n4 p573-89 1997

Over 2,000 interviews and 74 case studies with small business owners, employees, and policymakers in Britain indicated that owners' attitudes to vocational education were positive, but actual provision significantly failed to meet their needs. They suggested that national training policy lacks coherence and continuity. (SK)

Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employment Practices, Foreign Countries, Free Enterprise System, Public Policy, Small Businesses, Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)

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