Models, definitions, and outcome variables of action learning: A synthesis with implications for HRD

Journal of European Industrial Training

Volumn 34, Issue 7, 2010, Pages 588-608

  Chenhall, Everon C ^a   Chermack, Thomas J ^a  

^a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

Author keywords

Action learning; Knowledge management; Modelling

Indexed keywords

EID: 77956304474     PISSN: 03090590     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/03090591011070743     Document Type: Article

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