Recognition of tacit skills: sustaining learning outcomes in adult learning and work re-entry

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 54-72

  Evans, Karen ^a   Kersh, Natasha ^a   Kontiainen, Seppo ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 44949236168     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1360-3736.2004.00196.x     Document Type: Article

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