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Part 1 described the growth in end‐user computing and the problems which it presents for training and general computer … knowledge. Part 2 explores a number of other important issues. Specifically, focuses on learning style and end‐user training and … proposes a general training model. Outlines a case‐study of end‐user computing in an academic environment.  …
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The information system downsizing trend has been on the increase during the last five years because of extreme pressures brought about by the slow economy and intense global competition. The major benefit of downsizing is cost saving or cost avoidance, though reports of downsizing show that not...
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The user interface is defined as the link between the computer and the user. With organizations striving to increase productivity, focus must be shifted from the capabilities of the machine to the ability of the user. Research has shown that the use of the graphic user interface leads to a...
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Educators and employers alike have made repeated calls for developing graduates who are active, interdependent, and independent learners. While the use of business case studies has been a frequently promoted method for achieving this objective, there is a dearth of information about how best to...
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The use of business case studies has been promoted frequently as a method for providing realistic learning scenarios and for developing accounting graduates who are active and independent learners. This article extends a recent study into the use of case studies (Adler et al. 2004, Accounting...
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evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development for overseas expatriates has remained largely unclear. The results of … assignment and perceived cross‐cultural differences on needs for expatriate training, and expatriate training effectiveness and … to evaluate the influences of the fit between the expatriate's learning style and instructor's teaching modes on training …
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cognitive control models; the implications for business and management education, training and development are discussed.  …
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Considers the issues faced by training and HR managers wanting to use electronic distribution of training courses and … ready to accept new technologies as they appear. Gives an example of a training deployment strategy that allows flexibility …
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Although flexible training is widely supported by enterprises and government, there are considerable challenges in … ensuring successful training outcomes. The evidence is that business learners, at a vocational training level, are not … typically well‐equipped for the self‐directed learning required by flexible training, nor do they prefer to learn from textually …
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