Learning in the knowledge workplace: large firms versus small enterprises

Author: Chen, Kai-Ming

Abstract:

This brief paper is based on preliminary research into organisation and workplace expectations of learning in a knowledge economy in both large multinational firms and small and medium enterprises in Hong Kong. It offers some initial observations about human resource requirements in a knowledge economy and their implications for learning.

Some of the papers from this conference are contained in a print volume which includes a CD-ROM containing more papers and may be found at TD/TNC 69.702. Selected papers from the conference are indexed from TD/TNC 69.703 to TD/TNC 69.734.

Subjects: Research; Management; Economics; Workforce development; Industry

Keywords: Small business; Research project; Human resources; Knowledge economy; Enterprise; Workplace learning; Organisation

Geographic subjects: Asia; Hong Kong (China)

Published: Bern, Switzerland: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, 2001

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Book Title: Linking work, skills and knowledge: learning for survival and growth international conference, 10-12 September 2001, Interlaken, Switzerland: conference report / edited by Richard Gerster.

Pages: pp.143-144

Conference name: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation International Conference

Date: 2001

Place: Interlaken, Switzerland

Statement of responsibility: Kai-Ming Chen

Resource type: Conference

Call Number:
TD/TNC 69.712