Training for a Smart Workforce (Paperback)

In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. However, 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 challenging ways. Key themes include: competence and being competent in the world of work; experience, common-sense and expertise in workplace learning; social practices and literacies in the workplace; developing smart, self-directed workers; taking responsibility for learning in workplaces; and empowering workers as learners in the workplaces. These essays are written by leading edge workplace analysts and practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and the USA. The multi-disciplinary approach should be of interest to all academics, students and leaders in management, organizational development and workplace learning.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2000
First published:	2000
Editors:	Rod Gerber • Colin Lankshear
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	222
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-19552-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Personnel & human resources management Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Office & workplace > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-19552-7
Barcode:	9780415195522

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