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Motivation and Training Initiation: Evidence from Poland
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Mielniczuk, Emilia; Laguna, Mariola – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2017
Purpose: Based on the self-determination theory and the model of action phases, the present study aims to provide insight into motivational factors that are important for training initiation. It investigates the relations between three types of motivation (intrinsic, extrinsic and amotivation) and training initiation: intention to initiate new…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Training, Self Determination
Informal Workplace Learning among Nurses: Organisational Learning Conditions and Personal Characteristics That Predict Learning Outcomes
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Kyndt, Eva; Vermeire, Eva; Cabus, Shana – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2016
Purpose: This paper aims to examine which organisational learning conditions and individual characteristics predict the learning outcomes nurses achieve through informal learning activities. There is specific relevance for the nursing profession because of the rapidly changing healthcare systems. Design/Methodology/Approach: In total, 203 nurses…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Workplace Learning, Nurses, Nursing Education
Managing Team Learning in a Spanish Commercial Bank
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Doving, Erik; Martin-Rubio, Irene – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze how team management affects team-learning activities. Design/methodology/approach: The authors empirically study 68 teams as they operate in the natural business context of a major Spanish bank. Quantitative research utilizing multiple regression analyses is used to test hypotheses. Findings: The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Banking, Teamwork, Multiple Regression Analysis
Decoding Training Effectiveness: The Role of Organisational Factors
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Kodwani, Amitabh Deo – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2017
Purpose: Organisations invest heavily in training and development initiatives (Miller, 2012). However, a small percentage of what is learnt by the trainees from training gets transferred to the job (Mackay, 2007). The purpose of this study is to extend previous findings and examine various organisational factors, which have not been studied…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Training, Instructional Effectiveness, Organizational Climate
Understanding Work-Related Learning: The Case of ICT Workers
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Gijbels, David; Raemdonck, Isabel; Vervecken, Dries; Van Herck, Jonas – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2012
Purpose: A central issue in the field of workplace learning is how work-related learning can be stimulated so that a powerful learning work environment is created. This paper seeks to further enlarge understanding on this issue. Based on the demand-control-support the aim is to investigate the influence of job-characteristics on the work-related…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Multiple Regression Analysis, Education Work Relationship, Correlation
The Sense of Community in School Scale (SCSS)
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Admiraal, Wilfried; Lockhorst, Ditte – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2012
Purpose: Teacher communities might create excellent conditions for teacher learning in schools, such as a teacher dialogue. The way teachers perceive and interpret these conditions seems to be crucial for their effects on learning. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop and test the Sense of Community in School Scale (SCSS).…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Collegiality, Measures (Individuals), Individual Differences