... for HR and training managers to create tailored “frequently asked questions” within Solstra 2000, as well as a “news service”alerting participants directly when relevant learning content becomes available. Further information is available at www.solstra.com Keywords: Internet, Models...

...Thomas N. Garavan; Noreen Heraty; Bridie Barnicle Reviews the state of current HRD literature in terms of definitional issues, alternative models, dominant justifications and biases. Articulates the view that the literature is fragmented, multifaceted, and reflects a diverse range of perspectives...

...Graham Cheetham; Geoff Chivers In an earlier article, published in 1996, the authors described a provisional model of professional competence which attempted to harmonise the “reflective practitioner” paradigm (developed by Schön and now espoused by many professional education programmes...

...Brian Lehaney; Harry Kogetsidis; Avril Platt; Steve Clarke Simulation is one of the most widely used tools within management science. The teaching of simulation has traditionally involved theory and practical model development. With the advent of modern software, practical model development can...

... as those required today. This article charts the development of the purchasing function within a multinational aerospace company as a result of introducing major structural changes. Maister’s Professional Service Firm model is then applied in an operational manner to outline the changing roles...

...Ridha M. Al‐Khayyat; Mahmoud A. Elgamal Addresses the theoretical foundation of training and development, and attempts to develop and test empirically a macro model of training and development based on a systems approach. Emphasizes the importance of management’s perception of training...

...Carol A. Vielba Managers need to be able to understand and use cultural concepts to manage different work groups, to handle organizational change and to operate in the international marketplace. Most managers find it difficult to handle formal models of organizational culture because they lack...

... organization? © MCB UP Limited 1995 Competitive advantage Corporate culture Effectiveness Goals Managers Models Organizational change Strategy Systems development First, let me paint a picture of some things you would probably like to hear your staff saying: I love working...

... sector, the institute evolved a five‐phase model in which an independent individual external to the potential network became responsible for brokering the interfirm co‐operation process. Plymouth Business School, in collaboration with the institute′s UK subsidiary, UK Business Net, undertook a study...

...‐awareness,cultural sensitivity and the spirit of co‐operation between foreign partners. Presents three models which are valuable for helping to analyse the problematic areas in cross‐cultural communication. Gives two case examples to show how the models have been applied in practice,involving French, Dutch...

... the evaluation model that has almost without exception been accepted throughout the world. However, acceptance has not been followed by implementation. A number of surveys conducted throughout this period have indicated little application. Discusses their findings and supports their conclusions following...

...Steve Dyer Although Kirkpatrick’s four‐level evaluation system is universally renowned, virtually no organization implements it. Describes a model that would suit all organizations by mirroring Kirkpatrick’s system, z i.e. working backwards from level 4 to level 1 and then from level 1 back...

.... Training provision in Germany is widely assumed to be superior to that in this country, and is frequently held up as the model for an improved system of training for Britain. Offers an alternative view of the German system, concentrating on its rarely mentioned disadvantages with respect to both...

... geopolitical borders. The typology proposes that the most prevalent types are a family model of the world,a universal‐individual model of the world, a corporatist (group) model of the world and a network model of the world. These are abstractions on two dimensions of relationships: the level of perceived...

...‐operation between industry and academe in research and training; and finally that training courses should be more widely based on the concept of job profiles, extending even to entire sectors of the economy. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Energy industry Gas industry Job analysis Models Organizational...

... to modify their behaviour from course to course or adopt different methods of training. However, they tend to rely on experience to make these changes. The Motivational Training Style Model, which now provides a practical training tool to help them, is reviewed. By linking Behaviour and Language...

...Peter Bramley The topic discussed in this monograph is how to make training more effective by fitting it more closely into the organisational context. Models of training are examined to consider the difference between training an individual and changing the way in which the individual performs...