that is engendered by training. In particular, the paper introduces critical theory’s views of dialectical reasoning and … and training concepts and theories. In this discussion, the paper elucidates the notion that unquestioned ideological …

Adventure training (AT) as a movement has its origins in outdoor‐based experiential programs such as “outward bound … elements. With this in mind, indoor adventure training (IAT) offers new possibilities for management training and development …

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically scrutinize the use of training interventions as a means of … – the running of a training program designed to educate the firms employees in the company's newly designed culture … organizational culture through detailed ethnographic study with a particular focus on the problematics of how training is used as a …

Purpose – This research sets out to examine how the process for developing a training needs analysis tool could …‐based approach to the development of a training needs analysis process was taken in the study so that the changes desired in the …

firm. Additionally, the HR problems encountered by the managers, the training and consultancy needs and experience of the …

courses into the curricula. Originality/value – The paper offers insights into moving from skills‐based training to the more …

criteria is then provided for possible approaches to training small business owners in personnel skills. These criteria were … method involves criticism of trainees; and effectiveness in skill development. The training approaches evaluated or these …, sensitivity training; the conference method; and behaviour role modelling. Results suggest that most small business owners would …

This study examined the effects of behaviour modelling training (BMT) on four measures of training effectiveness two … years after the training. The results suggested that BMT had positive effects on trainee reactions and on subjective … measures of behavioural change and organisational performance. Positive training outcomes were associated with the degree of …

, organizational commitment, group climate, competitiveness) for TQM training recipients after the first year of intervention …