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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Warhurst, Russell – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: This article aims to show how in times of austerity when formal HRD activity is curtailed and yet the need for learning is greatest, non-formal learning methods such as workplace involvement and participation initiated by line managers can compensate by enabling the required learning and change. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative…
Descriptors: Human Resources, Labor Force Development, Case Studies, Interviews
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Cseh, Maria; Davis, Elizabeth B.; Khilji, Shaista E. – European Journal of Training and Development, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the requirements of leading in a global environment as perceived by the leaders participating in this study as well as the way these leaders learn and develop their global mindset. Design/methodology/approach: The research methodology informed by social constructivism included…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Learning, Metacognition, Personality Traits
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Shah, Hardik; Gopal, Raj – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: With rapid industrialization and population growth in the urban and rural areas in India, the demand for public transport has risen sharply. In the fast changing scenario in the public transit sector, the role of a bus depot manager (DM) has also undergone substantial transformation. This paper aims to identify and gauge the…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Job Training, Trainers, Foreign Countries
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Norton, Andrew Lawrence; Coulson-Thomas, Yvette May; Coulson-Thomas, Colin Joseph; Ashurst, Colin – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: There is a lack of research covering the training requirements of organisations implementing highly demanding information systems (HDISs). The aim of this paper is to help in the understanding of appropriate training requirements for such systems. Design/methodology/approach: This research investigates the training delivery within a…
Descriptors: Job Training, Information Systems, Resource Allocation, Delivery Systems
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Dirani, Khalil M. – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: Research studies on training-job relevance continuously discuss the extent of transfer being found limited. This study aims to focus on exploring trainees' perceptions about the effects of a "Western" professional training program on their skill development and how cultural factors specific to Lebanon influence the learning.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Transfer of Training, Staff Development, Skill Development
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Le Deist, Francoise; Tutlys, Vidmantas – European Journal of Training and Development, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to explore structural and systemic influences in the development of competence models and qualifications systems at sectoral and national levels across Europe, considering the influences of different socio-economic models of skill formation on the processes of design and provision of qualifications.…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Foreign Countries, Meta Analysis, Competence