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Publication date: 8 April 2014

Tara Smith and Rowena Barrett

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of an informal online discussion forum (ODF) to encourage voluntary participation and promote double-loop learning by small…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of an informal online discussion forum (ODF) to encourage voluntary participation and promote double-loop learning by small business owners (SBOs).

Design/methodology/approach

A qualitative methodology was used where data gathered from three sources, the ODF posts, in-depth interviews with participants and a focus group with non-participants. These were analysed to evaluate learning of SBOs in an ODF.

Findings

This research provides evidence that an ODF for SBOs supports double-loop learning; however, participation could not be assumed simply by the online availability of the discussion resource.

Research limitations/implications

Few SBOs participated in the ODF which is consistent with research finding SBOs are a difficult group to engage in learning. Four forms of data were analysed to strengthen results.

Practical implications

Caution should be exercised when considering investment in e-learning for SBOs.

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Evidence showing e-learning through an informal voluntary ODF can promote deep learning for SBOs.

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Education + Training, vol. 56 no. 2/3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0040-0912

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Publication date: 1 November 2006

Andy Brown and Steve Kelly

To help management make better decisions, employee research must explore the relationship between levels of engagement and actual performance, and provide insight into what drives…

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To help management make better decisions, employee research must explore the relationship between levels of engagement and actual performance, and provide insight into what drives engagement. This article explains how to move your research program beyond descriptive, silo data to show the links between key measures and profit drivers.

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Strategic HR Review, vol. 6 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1475-4398

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Publication date: 1 November 2006

Annie Waite

This issue of Strategic HR Review looks at some of the ways HR can provide added value to the business

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This issue of Strategic HR Review looks at some of the ways HR can provide added value to the business

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Strategic HR Review, vol. 6 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1475-4398

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Publication date: 17 May 2011

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Circuit World, vol. 37 no. 2
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ISSN: 0305-6120

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 33 no. 5
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ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 October 2004

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 33 no. 5
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ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 June 2005

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 34 no. 3
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ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 1 February 2005

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Pigment & Resin Technology, vol. 34 no. 1
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ISSN: 0369-9420

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Publication date: 11 June 2018

Jed Donoghue and Bruce Tranter

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Exploring Australian National Identity
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ISBN: 978-1-78756-503-6

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Publication date: 30 October 2009

Lisa K. Hussey

Although there is great potential for diversity, library and information science (LIS) is a relatively homogenous profession. Increasing the presence of librarians of color may…

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Although there is great potential for diversity, library and information science (LIS) is a relatively homogenous profession. Increasing the presence of librarians of color may help to improve diversity within LIS. However, recruiting ethnic minorities into LIS has proven to be difficult despite various initiative including scholarships, fellowships, and locally focused programs. The central questions explored in this research can be divided into two parts: (1) Why do ethnic minorities choose librarianship as a profession? (2) What would motivate members of minority groups to join a profession in which they cannot see themselves?

The research was conducted through semi-structured, qualitative interviews of 32 ethnic minority students from one of four ethnic minority groups (African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American) currently enrolled in an LIS graduate program. Eleven themes emerged from the data: libraries, librarians, library work experience, LIS graduate program, career plans and goals, education and family, support, mentors, ethnicity and community, acculturation, and views of diversity.

The findings seem to support many assumptions regarding expectations and career goals. The findings related to libraries, librarians, mentors, and support illustrate that many recruitment initiatives are starting in the right place. However, the most noteworthy findings were those that centered on identity, acculturation, and diversity because they dealt with issues that are not often considered or discussed by many in the profession outside of ethnic minority organizations.

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Advances in Library Administration and Organization
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-84950-580-2

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