Examines how the classic organizational model, especially the business entity, has been evolving from the hierarchical pyramid to one that is flatter, more networked, and less rigid. Considers the resulting changes in the role of training, including learning processes, teamwork, and increased diversity. (Author/LRW)

Discusses options which, if adopted, would result in major changes to the way in which costs of training are shared in Australia. In the internal levy model, a minimum training expenditure obligation is imposed on enterprises, after the French system; in the Australian system, training levies have been external, requiring enterprises to contribute…

Describes verbal interactions in 13 selected corporate training sessions using the INTERSECT (Interactions for Sex Equity in Classroom Teaching) Observation System. Highlights include the gender of the trainer, types of feedback and interaction, classroom interactions by gender, and implications for further study. (Author/LRW)

As a matter of fact e-Learning still has not really caught on for corporate training purposes. Investigations on the reasons reveal that e-Learning modules like WBTs often miss any relevance for the tasks to be accomplished in the day-to-day workplace settings. The very learning needs both from an organizational and individual perspective are…

This paper reports survey findings related to the present and future state of blended learning in workplace learning settings across the U.S. Surveyed in this study are 118 practitioners in corporate training or elearning in various workplace settings. The findings reveal interesting perceptions by respondents regarding the benefits of and…

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the need for Kyambogo to pay special attention to students' vocational choices, university based training and employability. Design/methodology/approach: The sample of 46 final year students, 90 graduates and 50 supervisors using cross sectional survey design was used to collect data.…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to question the appropriateness of a proposal for a new European Qualifications Framework. The framework has three perspectives: historical; analytical; and national. Design/methodology/approach: The approaches are diverse since the first insists on the institutional and decision-making processes at European…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze a new research topic, national human resource development (NHRD) for neglected but critical components of economics foundation and accumulated international development research and practices. Design/methodology/approach: Through a targeted literature review on NHRD writing, major development…

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the historical development of HRD knowledge. The analysis aims to use the qualitative research technique of text deconstruction on an important management text from the human relations phase of organization theory. Deconstruction is not a common method to HRD. In this paper, HRD scholars…

TO USE PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING, (1) TRAINING NEEDS MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AND PRECISELY STATED, (2) THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN LEARNING, (3) THE UNITS OF INFORMATION SHOULD BE SMALL ENOUGH TO BE READILY ASSIMILATED BY THE LEARNER, (4) INSTRUCTION SHOULD NORMALLY BE SELF-PACED OR MATCHED TO THE LEARNER'S…

The four papers contained in this document were written by three members of the Materials Development Unit, Rehabilitation Research Foundation, Elmore, Alabama. These papers were selected for joint distribution to present the authors' experiences with the mathetical system in light of current mathetical programing activities. "The Two…

In discussing a method for assessing training needs, this paper deals with various phases of training and points out the importance of outside specialists, the recording of information, and the use of alternative methods. Then five case studies are presented, illustrating each of the industrial groups within the Board's scope: extractives, cement…