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Title:
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EXPLORING E-LEARNING AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT IN TURKISH FIRMS |
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Author(s):
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Vichuda Nui Polatoglu , Ozan Aglargoz |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-35-5 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers (series editors: Piet Kommers, Pedro Isaías and Nian-Shing Chen) |
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Year:
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2007 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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e-learning, management development, HR education, Turkey |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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366 |
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Last Page:
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369 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This research aims to explore perceptions, expectation, issues and challenges facing human resources (HR) executives
about e-learning, specifically in management development and training of employees in Turkish firms. To fulfill this
objective, the authors conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with two HR executives. Findings of the content
analysis of the interviews are summarized under the themes of perceptions and expectations of e-learning & management
development. According to the findings, e-learning is a new concept for many firms. Therefore, they lack experiences
with e-learning in the field of HR education and development. A blended approach in which e-learning is supported by
some face-to-face interactions is mostly preferred by the participants. HR executives highlighted that the content needs to
be relevant. Because of the nature of learning online, e-learners need to be self-disciplined and highly motivated. This
study is the preliminary part of a larger quantitative survey study which is planned to be finished by the end of 2007. |
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