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The influence of job characteristics and self-directed learning orientation on workplace learning

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Raemdonck, Isabel [UCL] Gijbels, David [UNIVERSITIEIT ANTWERPEN] Van Groen, Willemijn [UCL]

Given the increasing importance of learning at work, we set out to examine the factors which influence workplace learning behaviour. The study investigated the influence of the job characteristics from Karasek's Job Demand Control Support model and the personal characteristic self-directed learning orientation on workplace learning. A total of 837 workers, aged between 18 and 65, from different sectors and with different educational levels completed a paper questionnaire. Analysis revealed that job demands and self-directed learning orientation constitute significant and positive predictors of workplace learning behaviour. The study can help organizations to create job structures that promote workplace learning.

Document type Article de périodique (Journal article) – Article de recherche
Access type Accès restreint
Publication date 2014
Language Anglais
Journal information "International Journal of Training & Development" - Vol. 18, no.3, p. 200 (2014)
Peer reviewed yes
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. ((United Kingdom) Chichester)
issn 1360-3736
e-issn 1468-2419
Affiliation UCL - Instituts de recherche et pôles (publication post 2010)
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Bibliographic reference Raemdonck, Isabel ; Gijbels, David ; Van Groen, Willemijn. The influence of job characteristics and self-directed learning orientation on workplace learning. In: International Journal of Training & Development, Vol. 18, no.3, p. 200 (2014)
Permanent URL http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/146088