Learning outcomes of a work-based training programme: The significance of managerial support

European Journal of Training and Development

Volumn 38, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 180-197

  Ellström, Eva ^a   Ellström, Per Erik ^a  

^a LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Care work; Learning outcomes; Managerial support; Transfer of training; Vocational education and training (VET); Work based training

Indexed keywords

EID: 84899751152     PISSN: 20469012     EISSN: 20469020     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/EJTD-09-2013-0103     Document Type: Article

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