A Typology of Training Design and Work Environment Factors Affecting Workplace Learning and Transfer

Human Resource Development Review

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 45-65

  Russ Eft, Darlene ^a  

^a American Institute for Research   (United States)

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EID: 84993790629     PISSN: 15344843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1534484302011003     Document Type: Article

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