In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. However, is this any more than another "fast capitalist" slogan? This book explores this issue from an international perspective in challenging ways. Editor(s): Gerber, Rod; Lankshear, Colin. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6 black & white tables. BIC Classification: KJMV2; KJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 476. . 2000. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Training for a Smart Workforce
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2000
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415195519
ISBN 13: 9780415195515
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. But is this any more than another 'fast capitalist' slogan? What substance can be given to the idea? What are its associated values and practices? This book explores these issues from an international perspective in fresh and challenging ways. Key themes include:

* competence and being competent in the world of work
* experience, common-sense and expertise in workplace learning
* social practices and literacies in the workplace
* developing smart, self-directed workers
* taking responsibility for learning in workplaces
* empowering workers as learners in the workplaces.

These essays are written by leading edge workplace analysts and practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and the USA. Their wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary approach will be of interest to all forward-thinking academics, students and leaders in management, organizational development and workplace learning.

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Rod Gerber, Colin Lankshear

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