Learning in Organizations: Complexities and Diversities

Smith, Peter J

ISBN 10: 0415356032 / ISBN 13: 9780415356039

Published by Routledge, 2005

About this Item

Focuses on issues of diversity in the context of organizational learning: those present in organizations among learners, and those present within and between organizations. This book argues that in order for learning to be effective and efficient, these diversities must be addressed and acknowledged in the learning design process. Num Pages: 256 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 21 black & white tables, 11 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 521. . 2005. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning in Organizations: Complexities and Diversities
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415356032
• ISBN 13: 9780415356039
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.