Self-regulated learning in the workplace: Strategies and factors in the attainment of learning goals

International Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 17, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 245-259

  Margaryan, Anoush ^a   Littlejohn, Allison ^a   Milligan, Colin ^a  

^a GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84887112802     PISSN: 13603736     EISSN: 14682419     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/ijtd.12013     Document Type: Article

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