A review of informal learning literature, theory and implications for practice in developing global professional competence

Journal of European Industrial Training

Volumn 28, Issue , 2004, Pages 283-295

  Conlon, Thomas J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

Author keywords

Competences; Globalization; Knowledge; Learning styles; Workplace Development

Indexed keywords

EID: 84986104128     PISSN: 03090590     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/03090590410527663     Document Type: Article

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