Workplace learning in quantitative research

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsOf the 45 studies, 11 did not offer a clear definition of workplace learning. 35 of them sorted workplace learning into types. Some used learning outcomes to clarify what was meant by workplace learning. A range of measures were used to quantify workplace learning. The locations of the studies were skewed geographically with 26 of them conducted in Europe. Approximately half of the studies used workplace learning as a dependent variable. In 26 it was an antecedent, an outcome in 28, a mediator in 6 and a moderator in 2.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.