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Rowold, Jens; Hochholdinger, Sabine; Schilling, Jan – Learning Organization, 2008
Purpose: Although proposed from theory, the assumption that career-related continuous learning (CRCL) has a positive impact on subsequent job performance has not been tested empirically. The present study aims to close this gap in the literature. A model is derived from theory that predicts a positive impact of CRCL, learning climate, and initial…
Descriptors: Employees, Job Performance, Lifelong Learning, Program Effectiveness
Gangani, Noordeen; McLean, Gary N.; Braden, Richard A. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2006
This article explores some of the major issues in developing and implementing a competency-based human resource development strategy. The article summarizes a brief literature review on how competency models can be developed and implemented to improve employee performance. A case study is presented of American Medical Systems (AMS), a mid-sized…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Models, Human Resources, Job Performance
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Arthur, Gwen – RSR Reference Services Review, 1992
This 13-item annotated bibliography reviews the literature of video for reference staff training and development. It includes professional and in-house productions on three topics: service encounters; instructional presentation skills; and online searching and computer applications. The advantages of video training for each area are discussed. (10…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication Skills, Job Performance, Librarians
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Herr, Edwin L.; Scofield, Michael E. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1983
Describes competence assessment as a method by which counselors can relate staff development directly to success on the job. Discusses collecting data to identify critical counseling competencies and constructing learning experiences to promote competence. Offers some general principles for staff development. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Competence, Counselor Role, Data Collection, Job Performance
Schwen, Thomas M.; Kalman, Howard K.; Evans, Michael A. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2006
This article introduces a strategic argument and examples, in subsequent articles in this special issue, about sociocultural research opportunities for HPT practitioners and scholars. The authors take the view that recent criticisms of Instructional Systems Design have merit when considered from an organizational performance point of view. We see…
Descriptors: Performance Technology, Instructional Systems, Research Opportunities, Instructional Design
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Richman, Gina S.; And Others – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1988
Ten staff members of residential facilities for individuals with mental retardation were trained in self-monitoring procedures, to increase staff on-task behavior and adherence to scheduled activities. Increases in both on-schedule and on-task behavior resulted, and generalization to evening hours occurred. Supervisor feedback was subsequently…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Efficiency, Feedback, Generalization
Chen, Hsin-Chih; Holton, Elwood F., III; Bates, Reid A. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2006
Transfer theories, which are closely related to evaluation theory, have been developed from a holistic perspective, but most of empirical transfer research has not effectively utilized holistic models to investigate transfer of learning until the late 1990s. Additionally, little has been done in examining the relationship between situational…
Descriptors: Transfer of Training, Holistic Approach, Models, Work Environment
Colky, Deborah Lavin; Colky, Michael T.; Young, William H., III – 2002
Designed for managers and workers in virtual organizations as well as adult and continuing educators in higher education, associations, and private sector, this book outlines a customer-driven performance management system and explains its use as a development tool. The characteristics of virtual organizations are described, and the rationale for…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Case Studies, Collegiality, Continuing Education
Booher, Harold R. – 1978
Conducted as part of a major effort to test and evaluate Job Performance Aids (JPA) and their integration with Navy personnel and training systems, this study systematically reviewed and organized existing JPA techniques, related research data, and various applicable principles and concepts. One hundred and one JPA systems and techniques were…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Educational Media, Evaluation
Schatz, Steven; Schwen, Thomas M. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2006
Dynamic Online Performance Support Systems (DOPSS) are a new class of intervention that can meet the needs of a quickly changing work force in an information age environment. These systems are customized for the target population, with unique meta tags, unique function sets, and dynamic growth for and by users in use. These unique tag sets allow…
Descriptors: Intervention, Internet, Case Studies, Educational Technology
Heneman, Robert L., Ed.; Greenberger, David B., Ed. – 2002
This document contains 14 papers on human resources (HR) and human resource management (HRM) in virtual organizations. The following papers are included: "Series Preface" (Rodger Griffeth); "Volume Preface" (Robert L. Heneman, David B. Greenberger); "The Virtual Organization: Definition, Description, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Adult Education, Adult Learning