Learning in Organizations
Complexities and Diversities
Published on 17. May 2006
256 pages
978-1-134-25211-4 (ISBN)
Description
Taking a fresh and innovative approach to the complexities and challenges inherent in organizational learning diversity, the authors show that there are no generic solutions. They argue there is no 'best way' of planning, organizing and implementing learning in relation to the workplace and instead provide context-specific solutions to the dilemmas and issues that diversities present.
With an international approach, grounded in theory and incorporating strong practical examples, this book is essential reading for all those studying, teaching or practising human resource development, human resource management or professional education.
With an international approach, grounded in theory and incorporating strong practical examples, this book is essential reading for all those studying, teaching or practising human resource development, human resource management or professional education.
Reviews / Votes
'I found the text by Smith and Sadler-Smith extremely refreshing as it combines strong elements of academic research with an obvious underlying understanding of the realities in practice. This book tackles some complex concepts, its style is thought provoking and I found it quite enlightening. Regardless if you are an academic or practitioner, there is something in this book that will stir your thought processes.' - George Taylor, Training Manager, Rohm and Haas, AustraliaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Academic/professional/technical: Undergraduate
Illustrations
21 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, black and white; 11 Illustrations, black and white
File size
8,19 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-25211-4 (9781134252114)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Book
12/2005
1st Edition
Routledge
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12/2005
1st Edition
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Persons
Peter Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Deakin University in Australia. He has a strong practitioner and research interest in industry training, flexible learning, and distance education.
Eugene Sadler-Smith is Professor of Management Development and Organizational Behaviour at the University of Surrey, UK. His research interests include cognitive styles and learning styles, intuition in management, continuous professional development and management development in SMEs.
Eugene Sadler-Smith is Professor of Management Development and Organizational Behaviour at the University of Surrey, UK. His research interests include cognitive styles and learning styles, intuition in management, continuous professional development and management development in SMEs.
Content
1. Designing Learning in Complex Environments 2. Diversities in Organisational Contexts 3. Diversities in Learning Contexts 4. Diversities in Learning Orientation 5. Diversities Amongst Learners 6. Diversities in Learning Methods 7. Diversities in Learning Supports 8. Responding to Diversity Through Flexibility 9. The Reflective HRD Practitioner: Bringing it Together
