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Learning from Workplace Development Initiatives: External Evaluations versus Internal Understandings
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Abstract "In efforts to promote new forms of work organization, the use of exemplary
cases and the notion of best practices have played a key role. There
are, however, major problems associated with diffusing experience from
such sources to new workplaces. To reach out in working life and attain
scope in... view more
"In efforts to promote new forms of work organization, the use of exemplary
cases and the notion of best practices have played a key role. There
are, however, major problems associated with diffusing experience from
such sources to new workplaces. To reach out in working life and attain
scope in the changes, there is a need for other strategies. To explore
options and potentials in this context, workplace development programs
have been launched in several countries. The purpose of this article is to
look at some of the programs that have emerged in the Scandinavian
context, with a view to seeing how the issue of scope has been approached
and what can be learnt from the programs. In association with the learning
issue, the evaluations done of the programs will be the point of departure.
The article will, consequently, highlight questions associated with
evaluations: Are they read? What discourses, if any, do they enter?
Are they acted upon?" (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
work organization; best practice; evaluation; study program; Scandinavia
Classification
Sociology of Work, Industrial Sociology, Industrial Relations
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 15-38
Journal
International Journal of Action Research, 4 (2008) 1+2
Issue topic
Working Life Reform in Difficult Times: International Experiences
ISSN
1861-1303
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications