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Nature of Learning
C/HR/1164. Vocational education and training: what does it mean to be competent?
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- 6000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 69.99 GBP
The paper addresses the concept of Vocational Education and Training (VET) viewing it in the historical perspective, indicating the benefits and drawbacks of VET, discussing the nature of competence and learning, evaluating the role of VET in career success, discussing the functions of registered training organisations, explaining the difference between mainstream education and vocational education, and highlighting the need of competent professionals in the UK.
KEYWORDS: Vocational education and training, VET, competent, competence,
C/HR/1053. An examination of learning organisations
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines organisations in relation to the learning environment, and looks at the “learning organisation” framework. The paper discusses the theory in relation to employee development, organisational effectiveness and organisational strategy. Training and development is assessed, along with Human Resource Management (HRM) and Human Resource Planning (HRP). The paper also looks at the steps companies need to take to become learning organisations.
KEYWORDS: learning organisation, organisational effectiveness, employee development, organisational strategy, Human Resource Management, HRM, Human Resource Planning, HRP,
C/M/1588. Dissertation. Attitudes of trainee social care students towards personal development groups
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- 7300
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 79.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the attitudes towards personal development (PD) groups by trainee Social Care students to assess the value of respecting individuals in terms of their views, knowledge and experiences. Literature is reviewed on the theory of experiential learning and psychological development. Primary research is conducted on the basis of the data collected through audio taped interviews with student participants of PD groups. Conclusions are made about the aspects of experiential learning relevant for the work with vulnerable people.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Social Care students, personal development groups, experiential learning,
C/M/1358. Literature Review: Experiential Learning and Personal Development in Social Care
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper presents a literature review for a dissertation on personal development (PD) and experiential learning (EL) in social care defining the meaning of PD and EL, detailing the stages of the EL process, addressing the issues of social knowledge development, and discussing the link between learner’s interests, intrinsic motivation and learning effectiveness. The review covers the works of Dewey, Kolb, Lewin, Vygotsky, etc.
KEYWORDS: Literature review, Personal Development, Experiential Learning, Social Care,
C/M/1349. Integrating Professional Experience in Offshore Installation Management: Personal Reflective Learning Log
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- 3500
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper analyses the job of the offshore installation management (OIM) in the UK oil and gas industry highlighting the responsibilities and skills associated with the job, describing management styles related to the installation of the rig, etc. A reflection on the researcher’s experience at the offshore installation rig in the Northern Sea is discussed using Kolb’s model of learning cycle and learning styles.
KEYWORDS: Offshore installation management, reflective learning log, management styles, safety management systems, Kolb, learning style, learning cycle,
S/HR/289. Career analysis, planning and development: manager learning within NHS
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the author's career development within the NHS describing her career path up to date, outlining a five-year plan of future career development, identifying related learning needs and methods of learning. References are made to the theory of learning cycle by Kolb and the styles of behaviour associated with the four stages of the learning cycle. The methods of manager learning are detailed.
KEYWORDS: Career planning, career development, learning needs, manager learning, learning cycle,
S/HR/285. Critically consider the proposition that, by implementing a learning organisation model, an organisation will become demonstrably more successful in the future
- WORDS:
- 300
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 9.99 GBP
The paper looks at the role of training, learning and development within organisation defining the term ‘learning organisation' and providing a review of academic literature on the styles of learning, the learning cycle, training process, functions of leadership etc.
KEYWORDS: Learning organisation, training and development, learning styles,
C/EC/68. Learning Styles
- WORDS:
- 1300
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper introduces different learning styles and theories assessing which one is best suited for the author during their studies. The Learning Style assessment compiled by Honey and Mumford is used to identify the preferred style. The aims and methods of experiential learning are described.
KEYWORDS: Learning Styles, experiential learning, action learning,
C/M/1014. Influence of learning concepts on efficiency in hospitality organisations
- WORDS:
- 2100
- DATE:
- 2009
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of cultural diversity in the hospitality industry and the challenges of organisational learning within the industry. Literature is reviewed on the theory of hospitality management and learning organisation. A study is conducted using the methods of primary research (questionnaires and interviews) to analyse the requirements and evaluate the quality of hotel services. Conclusions are made about organisational co-ordination and efficiency of the hospitality industry.
KEYWORDS: Hospitality, hotels, learning organisations,
C/B/627. How Can Business Process Re-Engineering Support the Creation of a Learning and Innovative Organisation?
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examined how the practice of business process re-engineering could help to support in the creation of a learning and innovative organisation. The paper would be useful for anyone interested in a short description of the literatures on business process re-engineering, and learning and innovation, as well as the interconnection between two.
KEYWORDS: Business process re-engineering, organisational learning, innovation,
C/HR/213. Reflective assessment of learning process during teamwork experience
- WORDS:
- 2300
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper offers a reflective assessment of the author's learning process comparing his/her practical experience of teamwork with theoretical knowledge and discussing the stages of self-development, the features of the teamwork environment, the importance of the learning process, etc.
KEYWORDS: Team, learning, self-development,
C/M/674. Oasis as learning organisation: analysis and action plan
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the performance of Oasis conducting their PESTEL analysis, describing their features as a learning organisation (LA), outlining the barriers to the LA implementation and offering an action plan to improve the organisational performance.
KEYWORDS: Oasis, learning organisation, action plan,
C/M/707. Kao as a learning organisation: adaptation to change
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2007
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on the cosmetics manufacturer Kao discussing their philosophy of information exchange at all levels that contributes to the equality of the employees. The company's management structure and organisational culture are discussed considering Kao as a learning organisation and addressing the challenges of their adaptation to change in the context of further internationalisation.
KEYWORDS: Kao, learning organisation, change,
E/M/74. Learning organisation: theories and case study
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of a learning organisation offering a review of the learning organisation theory, single and double loop learning, Peter Senge’s core disciplines, motivational theories, etc. The learning experience of a Nigerian accounting company is described.
KEYWORDS: Learning organisation, core disciplines, motivation, Nigeria,
E/M/95. Systematic approach to learning and development
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of learning and training examining the methodology known as ‘systematic approach to learning and development’ (SALD). The stages and challenges of the training cycle are described, the benefits of SALD for organisations are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Learning, training, development,
P/M/597. Role of leadership in organisational learning
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the relationship between leadership and organizational learning (OL) reviewing literature on the OL framework known as 4I (Intuiting, Interpreting, Integrating, Institutionalizing), leadership styles, OL politics, the role of top management in OL, etc.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, organisational learning,
P/M/740. Knowledge and learning: theories and case study of John Lewis
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper reports on John Lewis Norwich describing the companys background, reviewing literature on the theory of knowledge, organisational culture, the concept of knowledge intensive firm (KIF), etc. The theoretical approaches are applied to the overview of John Lewis as a learning organisation.
KEYWORDS: Knowledge, learning, John Lewis,
P/M/775. Learning organisation: approaches to management and HR
- WORDS:
- 4000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper examines the concepts of organizational learning and learning organization (LO) reviewing LO approaches to management and human resource development (HRD) including 'soft' and ‹hard? learning, knowledge dynamics, cultural dimensions, etc. References are made to LO culture in Greek companies.
KEYWORDS: learning, organisation, approaches, management, hr,
S/HR/100. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the notion of a learning organisation?
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2006
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines the concept of a learning organisation which entered into UK management human resources in the 1990's and the strengths and weaknesses associated with it. For example, a learning organisation should be about how to manage and maintain learning within an organisation to help employers and employees to continually learn, whilst encouraging the acceptance of change and to understand the effectiveness this has on the organisation as a whole. It looks at how it is constantly developing in line with societal changes mainly due to technological advances for instance, the emergence of a global economy and the effects this has, including economic/productivity and governmental concerns such as, socio-political and social-justice issues as well as, EU/UK legislation and regulation, fiscal and tax matters (an ageing population, people living longer and demographic problems).
KEYWORDS: Learning organisation, strengths, weaknesses, globalisation, change,
E/M/71. Organisational learning: review of theories
- WORDS:
- 2500
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper looks at the importance of organizational learning defining the nature of a learning organisation, reviewing theories of learning, creativity and motivation, describing Nigerian learning practices, etc.
KEYWORDS: Organisational learning, motivation, Nigeria,
P/M/427. Organisational learning in SMEs
- WORDS:
- 2000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the concept of organisational learning providing definitions and reviewing literature on the problems of competitive advantage, knowledge management, etc. Organisational learning in SMEs business environment is discussed focusing on supply chain management and dynamic capability as strategies for competitive advantage.
KEYWORDS: organisational, learning, smes,
P/M/667. Methods of learning facilitation within organisation: theory and case study
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- 4000
- DATE:
- 2005
- PRICE:
- 49.99 GBP
The paper reports on a small UK retailer, addressing the issues of managerial learning and development. Literature on knowledge acquisition is reviewed focusing on the methods of facilitating the process of learning and providing examples form retailers practices.
KEYWORDS: Learning, knowledge,
P/B/254. Description of how the concept of 'organisational learning' could become a basis for developing information systems in organisations. Discuss.
- WORDS:
- 700
- DATE:
- 2004
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- 9.99 GBP
This essay discusses how the concept of organisational learning could become a basis for developing information systems in organisations.
KEYWORDS: description, concept, organisational, learning, basis, developing, information, systems, organisations, discuss,
P/M/249. It has been said that, despite all the publicity given to learning organisations, most adults at work apparently prefer to depend on others for learning rather than to take responsibility themselves for their own development. Why might this be th
- WORDS:
- 3000
- DATE:
- 2004
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This report aims to analyse the reasons why most adults at work apparently prefer to depend on others for learning rather than to take responsibility themselves for their own development and how individual learning and development in organisations can be improved. Report looks at: The Learning Process, The Problem of Depending On Others for Learning and What Can Be Done to Improve the Situation.
KEYWORDS: that, despite, publicity, learning, organisations, adults, apparently, prefer, depend, learning, responsibility, themselves, own, development, th,
P/M/225. Usual Learning Vs Online Learning
- WORDS:
- 1500
- DATE:
- 2003
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This essay compares normal (face-to face mode) learning style and the online learning. Advantages and disadvantages of both learning styles are discussed and evaluated. Essay compares the ease and the quality as well as the quantity of learning by individual research and that which was achieved during the collaborative work.
KEYWORDS: usual, learning, vs, online, learning,
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