The role of Web-based distance learning in HR development

Journal of Management Development

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 270-284

  Long, Lori K ^a   Smith, Robert D ^a  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer based learning; Distance learning; Human resource development; Training; Workplace training; Worldwide Web

Indexed keywords

EID: 18844405252     PISSN: 02621711     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02621710410524122     Document Type: Article

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