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The influence of job characteristics and self‐directed learning orientation on workplace learning
Author(s) -
Raemdonck Isabel,
Gijbels David,
Groen Willemijn
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of training and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.558
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1468-2419
pISSN - 1360-3736
DOI - 10.1111/ijtd.12028
Subject(s) - psychology , workplace learning , set (abstract data type) , applied psychology , social psychology , work (physics) , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , programming language
Given the increasing importance of learning at work, we set out to examine the factors which influence workplace learning behaviour. The study investigated the influence of the job characteristics from K arasek's J ob D emand C ontrol S upport model and the personal characteristic self‐directed learning orientation on workplace learning. A total of 837 workers, aged between 18 and 65, from different sectors and with different educational levels completed a paper questionnaire. Analysis revealed that job demands and self‐directed learning orientation constitute significant and positive predictors of workplace learning behaviour. The study can help organizations to create job structures that promote workplace learning.