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Self-Directed Learning and the Learning Organization: Examining the Connection between the Individual and the Learning Environment.
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Confessore, Sharon J.; Kops, William J. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1998
Defines organizational learning, learning organizations, and self-directed learning. Explores the connection between self-directed learning and learning organizations and presents implications for practice and research. (SK)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Independent Study, Individual Development, Organizational Climate
Managers as Facilitators of Learning in Learning Organizations. [and] Invited Reaction.
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Ellinger, Andrea D.; Watkins, Karen E.; Bostrom, Robert P.; Dirkx, John M. – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1999
Ellinger, Watkins, and Bostrom report a study of 12 managers who described critical incidents in which they facilitated employee learning. Behaviors defining facilitation were identified. Dirkx's response criticizes the research for its individualistic and decontextualized focus. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrator Behavior, Critical Incidents Method, Educational Environment, Learning
Integrating Learning and Work: Problems and Prospects.
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Ellstrom, Per-Erik – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 2001
Distinguishes between adaptive learning (reproducing routine actions) and developmental learning (using creativity or problem solving). States that the learning potential of a task is function of the following: (1) task complexity, variety, and control; (2) feedback, evaluation, and reflection; (3) type and degree of formalization; (4) employee…
Descriptors: Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Environment, Learning Processes