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Wilson, Michael S.; Brown, James M. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2012
This descriptive qualitative case study investigated the perceptions of dislocated workers offered program services through the Workforce Investment Act's (WIA) Dislocated Worker program in Minnesota. This research focused on recently dislocated workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own and hence were eligible for unemployment…
Descriptors: Job Training, Career Counseling, Dislocated Workers, Human Resources
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Lee, Yonghak – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2009
The primary purpose of this study was to identify competencies needed by current human resource development (HRD) master's degree graduate students in Korea. The study used a quantitative method, the Delphi technique, in combination with a qualitative method consisting of a series of in-depth interviews. The Delphi technique was conducted using a…
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Graduate Students, Graduates, Foreign Countries
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Wang, Jia; Roulston, Kathryn J. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2007
Qualitative researchers in human resource development (HRD) frequently use in-depth interviews as a research method. Yet reports from qualitative studies in HRD commonly pay little or no analytical attention to the co-construction of interview data. That is, reports of qualitative research projects often treat interviews as a transparent method of…
Descriptors: Social Influences, Qualitative Research, Human Resources, Research Methodology
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Tyler, Jo A. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2007
Human resource development (HRD) practitioners are adding storytelling to their box of tactical and strategic tools. This qualitative research study investigates how HRD practitioners in for-profit settings apply storytelling as a means of advancing organizational goals. The primary focus of practitioners is on instrumental application of stories…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Labor Force Development, Human Resources, Story Telling
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Poell, Rob F.; Van der Krogt, Ferd J.; Vermulst, A. A.; Harris, Roger; Simons, Michele – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2006
Informal workplace trainers help employees learn what they need to know and do in order to get their job done. Little is known about the actions of informal workplace trainers, who may be colleagues or supervisors. This study provides an empirical basis for actions undertaken by informal workplace trainers. A total of 350 Australian enterprises…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Job Skills, Foreign Countries, On the Job Training