Training for a Smart Workforce Contributor(s): Gerber, Rod (Editor), Lankshear, Colin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415195527 ISBN-13: 9780415195522 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Training - Business & Economics | Entrepreneurship - Business & Economics | Skills |
Dewey: 658.312 |
LCCN: 99059977 |
Lexile Measure: 1370 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.21" W x 9.26" (0.77 lbs) 222 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In the hypercompetitive context of the new global economy, building a smart workforce is widely regarded as a key strategy for enterprises. But 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 fresh and challenging ways. Key themes include: * competence and being competent in the world of work These essays are written by leading edge workplace analysts and practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden and the USA. Their wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary approach will be of interest to all forward-thinking academics, students and leaders in management, organizational development and workplace learning. |