Training for a Smart Workforce
| Author/creator | Gerber, Rodney Editor |
| Other author | Lankshear, Colin Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [Distributor] |
| Description | 224 p. ill 23.400 x 015.600 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Annotation <p>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:</p><p>* competence and being competent in the world of work<br>* experience, common-sense and expertise in workplace learning<br>* social practices and literacies in the workplace<br>* developing smart, self-directed workers<br>* taking responsibility for learning in workplaces<br>* empowering workers as learners in the workplaces.</p><p>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.</p> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 99059977 |
| ISBN | 9780415195515 |
| ISBN | 0415195519 (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780415195515 |
| Stock number | 00081154 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |