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Benevene, Paula; Cortini, Michela – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2010
Purpose: This explorative research aims at examining the social representation of psychosocial training in NPOs managers. Design/methodology/approach: An adopted multiple research approach was adopted to analyse a corpus of qualitative data. A detailed semi-structured interview was administered to 122 senior managers of as many Italian NPOs.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nonprofit Organizations, Organizational Culture, Human Resources
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McCray, Janet; Palmer, Adam – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of the application of action research in the design of a degree-level leadership skills programme in the English social care sector. Design/methodology/approach: The action research study involved four formal semi-structured interviews with strategic leaders in the social care sector…
Descriptors: Action Research, Focus Groups, Cooperation, Foreign Countries
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Qiao, June Xuejun – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: This study is intended to investigate the current status of corporate universities in China. It aims to explore the processes and practices of corporate universities in China, and discover the issues and challenges involved in building and running a corporate university in China. Design/methodology/approach: The heads of 11 well-known…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Foreign Countries, Management Development, Teaching Methods
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Choy, Sarojni – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2009
Purpose: This paper aims to discuss the teaching and assessment strategies for an organisation-centred curriculum. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on a case study. Data were collected from interviews and a focus group with worker-learners enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Education (Educational Leadership) course. Findings: The…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Program Effectiveness, Work Environment, Educational Assessment