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Competence development and learning organizations: a critical analysis of practical guidelines and methods
Author(s) -
Löfstedt Ulrica
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.406
Subject(s) - competence (human resources) , european commission , management science , computer science , engineering ethics , knowledge management , process management , psychology , engineering , business , social psychology , european union , economic policy
In critically analysing eight research papers about competence development in organizations, it is found that systemic models, methods and approaches have a great deal to offer in the field of competence development in SMEs. However, the proposed methods and approaches are still rather tentative and theoretically based. Hence, they need to be further empirically tested and adapted to practical use. It is also desirable to further develop and elaborate all the ideas raised in the papers in order to bring them to full maturity. Finally, in order to meet all the requirements in the European Commission's ADAPT programme, further research and development is needed concerning how to combine and extend the original methods discussed in this analysis. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.