Sme manager development in virtual learning communities and the role of trust: A conceptual study

Human Resource Development International

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 187-202

  Birchall, David ^a  

^a Jeni)   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Learning; Managers; SMEs; Trust; Virtual communities

Indexed keywords

EID: 70149118624     PISSN: 13678868     EISSN: 14698374     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13678860701347164     Document Type: Article

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