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Peer reviewedYamada, Reiko – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 1994
Case studies of three new Japanese graduate business programs demonstrate limitations of traditional off-the-job training in changing social and global environment. New programs reflect the shift from industrial to service industries and increased need for technical specialization. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Foreign Countries, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Download full textBeitler, Michael A. – 2000
Although self-directed learning (SDL) has been promoted by businesses as being needed by managers, traditional business schools have not promoted this type of learning. In addition, some adult learners are not ready for SDL, and some subjects (such as accounting) are not suitable for SDL. The concept of self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) can…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Business Administration, College Programs, Corporate Education
