Learning Environment at Work: Dilemmas Facing Professional Employees

Andersen, Vibeke; Andersen, Anders Siig

doi:10.1177/1534484307300323

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“…The results reaffirm here, such as Andersen and Andersen (2007) and Friedman et al (2005), the importance of work-related to the acquisition and expression of competences. An informal learning support environment tends to generate positive effect on the results of work presented Loiola et al, 2006).…”

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Empirical relationships between support to informal learning, professional competences and human performance in a Brazilian public organisation

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Abstract:The 'competency-based' approach to human resource management has become integral during the last 30 years. Competency encompassing the knowledge, skills, abilities, traits and behaviours that allow an individual to perform a task within a specific function or job. The present study aims to test empirically the relationship between support informal learning, importance and domain of professional competences and human performance at work. The study analysed survey data from 234 employees across a Brazilian public organisation in Brazilian context. The finds revealed that the support provided by managers has had strong effect to employee performance. The contribution made by this paper is of value to both the academic subject domain and managers in human resources. We have confirmed that these different constructs impact differently on employee performance. HR managers should invest in promoting an organisational environment to support learning, generating engagement and commitment to work.

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Empirical relationships between support to informal learning, professional competences and human performance in a Brazilian public organisation

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“…Pouca atenção vem sendo dada pelos pesquisadores ao estudo das ações informais de aprendizagem no trabalho e às variáveis associadas . A aprendizagem contínua dos empregados e a posterior aplicação de novas habilidades necessitam de apoio organizacional à inovação, criatividade e experimentação (ANDERSEN; ANDERSEN, 2007;PENTLAND, 1995). Nesse contexto, torna-se necessária a identificação de fatores facilitadores de novos desempenhos no ambiente de trabalho.…”

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Suporte à aprendizagem informal no trabalho: uma proposta de articulação conceitual

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2011

RAM, Rev. Adm. Mackenzie

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Quando se analisou o estado da arte em comportamento organizacional, verificou-se a falta de distinção entre os tipos de ação esperados nas distintas etapas do ato de apoiar a ocorrência da aprendizagem, além da necessidade de uma proposição teórica sistemática sobre o suporte à aprendizagem informal em suas diferentes fases. O presente artigo objetiva propor um modelo teórico baseado no ordenamento das etapas de suporte psicossocial à aprendizagem informal, segundo as características e as qualidades das distintas etapas do conceito de aprendizagem informal do trabalho. Com ênfase teórica para a aprendizagem social, a teoria cognitiva social e a hierarquia das formas de aprender, este trabalho enfatiza a importância do suporte psicossocial, com base na teoria da reciprocidade nas relações sociais. Com base em extensa revisão de literatura, propõe-se uma classificação do conceito de suporte, considerando as fases distintas pelas quais o conceito de aprendizagem ocorre, desde a aquisição pelo indivíduo até sua aplicação no trabalho. O suporte à aprendizagem é discutido considerando as etapas processuais de aquisição, retenção, manutenção, generalização e transferência de conhecimentos, habilidades e competências que devem ser expressos nas rotinas de trabalho, ou seja, expressos em desempenho tangível e observável. Assim, torna-se relevante investigar, com base nas etapas do conceito de aprendizagem, qual o tipo específico de ação de suporte que melhor aumentará as possibilidades de ocorrência da ação de aprendizagem e sua transferência para o trabalho. Na literatura, há maior ênfase no estudo da aprendizagem formal, por meio dos programas de treinamento, desenvolvimento e educação. Pouca ênfase é dada ao estudo da aprendizagem informal. A principal limitação deste trabalho é o fato de a classificação do conceito de suporte à aprendizagem proposta ainda não ter sido testada empiricamente, embora a literatura aponte-a como principal variável explicativa de impacto do treinamento no trabalho. Como contribuição, espera-se que a proposta teórica de classificação do conceito de suporte à aprendizagem seja o primeiro passo na sistematização desse conceito. Como agenda de pesquisa, sugere-se a testagem empírica da classificação proposta por meio da elaboração e validação psicométrica de instrumento(s) de pesquisa voltado(s) à operacionalização e investigação de cada uma das etapas propostas.

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“…In a work environment, understanding learning is a concept of practice. Andersen and Andersen (2007) further note that practice is an activity where knowing is connected to doing. Practice comprises both the mental and the material and is a term for the creation of the world as much as a term for the result of this process -that is, the world created in any given time.…”

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Perceptions of learning among Swiss watch managers

Tajeddini

2009

Journal of Workplace Learning

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Purpose -This paper aims to explore managers' perceptions of learning within a sample of Swiss watch firms. Design/methodology/approach -A purposeful (judgmental) stratified sampling method was employed, where in-depth interviews with 13 marketing managers and owners were carried out over a three-month period. Meaning units (MUs) were abstracted, which were compared and discussed with the interviewees until a basic agreement of terms could be made. Findings -By providing tangible evidence of qualitative statements, this research suggests that if decision makers wish to influence business performance, they need to be aware of this comprehensive insight into the potential of learning orientation. Research limitations/implications -This research has taken a qualitative approach to establish external reliability. Hence, this could be followed by a large-scale survey to discover how it can influence employee idea generation and performance. Another limitation is the exclusive focus on senior managers and owners of Swiss watch companies, who have a specific culture, history and experience. Consequently, it would be useful to take a similar approach to other established industries with different culture and environmental characteristics and experience, so that comparisons can be made. Practical implications -The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organisations. The paper has practical implications for managers involved in unifying focus for the efforts and projects of individuals as it shows the importance of an organisation focusing on learning orientation, thereby leading to superior performance. Originality/value -The paper provides a good example of learning deficiency as one of the main reasons why these companies find it so hard to successfully stay in the market.

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Learning Environment at Work: Dilemmas Facing Professional Employees

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Cited by 8 publications

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Empirical relationships between support to informal learning, professional competences and human performance in a Brazilian public organisation

Empirical relationships between support to informal learning, professional competences and human performance in a Brazilian public organisation

Suporte à aprendizagem informal no trabalho: uma proposta de articulação conceitual

Perceptions of learning among Swiss watch managers

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