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Somerville, Margaret; McConnell-Imbriotis, Alison – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2004
This paper explores the results of applying a diagnostic questionnaire for measuring the dimensions of a learning organization in a resource squeezed service organization. The questionnaire was conducted as the first stage of an ethnographic study of workplace learning in an aged care organization. It was distributed to the 600 employees in nine…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Questionnaires, Vocational Education, Adult Learning
Sense, Andrew J. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: This paper seeks to provide an empirical insight into the facilitation dilemmas for conversational learning in a project team environment. Design/methodology/approach: This paper is an outcome of a participative action research process into the dynamics of situated learning activity in a case study project team. As part of their…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Speech Communication, Action Research, Organizational Change
Zuber-Skerritt, Ortrun – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a "soft methodology" model in knowledge management that addresses the problem of accessing and managing one particular type of knowledge: personal (implicit/tacit) knowledge. Design/methodology/approach: The model is based on the theories and methodologies of grounded theory, adult…
Descriptors: Knowledge Management, Grounded Theory, Experiential Learning, Memory
Moon, Suzie; Birchall, David; Williams, Sadie; Vrasidas, Charalambos – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: This paper reports on the development of a workplace-based e-learning programme for small and medium enterprise (SME) managers in five European countries. The course is designed to address the specific needs of SME managers who, it has been noted, represent a significant proportion of the EU workforce but often experience difficulty in…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Focus Groups, Acceleration (Education), Foreign Countries
Waight, Consuelo L.; Stewart, Barbara L. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2005
Purpose: To illustrate how the interdependence among four championing factors, five antecedents, and four moderators affect companies' efforts in valuing the adult learner in e-learning. Design/methodology/approach: A literature review was conducted to identify the championing factors, antecedents, and moderators that can assist teams in designing…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Needs Assessment, Outcomes of Education, Task Analysis