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Nielsen, Klaus – Vocations and Learning, 2008
The aim of this paper is to analyse the relationship between learning and gender at the workplace, by means of an empirical study. It is argued that gendered participation is learnt at the workplace and does not constitute a "natural" division. The empirical part of the paper is based on a qualitative study of a bakery in which gender…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Workplace Learning, Qualitative Research, Business
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Moore, Pam – Tech Directions, 2007
Solar power (also known as solar energy) is solar radiation emitted from the sun. Large panels that absorb the sun's energy as the sun beats down on them gather solar power. The energy in the rays can be used for heat (solar thermal energy) or converted to electricity (photovoltaic energy). Each solar energy project, from conception to…
Descriptors: Metal Working, Radiation, Energy, Career Development
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Peters, Mike – Education & Training, 2005
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to evaluate the leadership skills and entrepreneur's or owner/manager's ability to motivate apprentices and other young employees. Specifically, the article investigates young employees' perceptions about leadership and motivational behaviour in small- and medium-sized hotels. Design/Methodology/Approach:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Motivation Techniques, Work Environment, Leadership