Factors influencing online learning in an organisational context

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dc.citation.issue10
dc.citation.volume35
dc.contributor.authorMontgomerie K
dc.contributor.authorEdwards M
dc.contributor.authorThorn K
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-21T22:17:21Z
dc.date.available2016-01-01
dc.date.available2023-03-21T22:17:21Z
dc.date.issued2016-01-01
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the factors perceived to influence successful online learning in organisations. Design/methodology/approach: Utilising an exploratory, qualitative approach, 20 participants were involved in semi-structured interviews before, during and after their involvement in an online development programme. Findings: Key factors perceived to influence participants’ learning, in order of their perceived influence, are online considerations (such as time allocation and discipline), peer support and technical delivery. Organisational culture was also found to have some influence, however further research is required to establish the extent this influence. The compounding or mitigating effect of the interplays of these factors was highlighted. Research limitations/implications: Although the study is limited by its small sample, it provides a basis for the further exploration of online learning in an organisational context and draws attention to the effect of the interplay of factors affecting learning. Research into the longitudinal influence of online learning in organisations, and particularly research which enables breakdown by learning style may assist in the development of programmes suitable for most participants. Originality/value: Online learning is becoming a common tool for employee development in the workplace and yet little is known about the factors that influence learning in this environment. This paper offers new insights into that gap through a progressive evaluation of factors facilitating or inhibiting online learning.
dc.description.publication-statusPublished
dc.format.extent1313 - 1322
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Management Development, 2016, 35 (10), pp. 1313 - 1322
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/JMD-05-2016-0067
dc.identifier.elements-id283173
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.issn0262-1711
dc.relation.isPartOfJournal of Management Development
dc.rightsCC BY-NC 4.0
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject.anzsrc1503 Business and Management
dc.titleFactors influencing online learning in an organisational context
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/Massey Business School
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