Technology perceptions in employees' use of self-directed learning

被引:5
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作者
Fleming, David E. [1 ]
Artis, Andrew B. [2 ]
Hawes, Jon M. [3 ]
机构
[1] Eastern Illinois Univ, Sch Business, Charleston, IL 61920 USA
[2] Univ S Florida, Coll Business, Tampa, FL USA
[3] Indiana State Univ, Mkt & Operat Dept, Terre Haute, IN 47809 USA
关键词
Training; Technology; Self-directed learning; Employee learning; ATTITUDES;
D O I
10.1108/JSM-03-2012-0062
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Purpose - Service firms can improve their adaptability in turbulent environments with knowledgeable employees. Self-directed learning (SDL) is one way that employees can improve knowledge, but this research area has not examined the role of technology in employee learning. This paper aims to discuss these points. Design/methodology/approach - This paper uses nested regression to test hypotheses about the relationships between employee affinity for technology (AFT) and perceived corporate affinity for technology (PCAFT) on SDL project use in financial services employees, and extends Artis and Harris' conceptual SDL model. Findings - The relationship between the antecedents and SDL project use depends on the type of project: induced, synergistic, voluntary or scanning. The main effect of AFT impacts all except induced projects. The main effect of PCAFT only influences synergistic projects. The interaction term influences induced and scanning projects. Research limitations/implications - This paper provides the first empirical test of antecedents of SDL project use in the marketing literature. Limitations include that only employees from financial services were used; future research is needed to determine generalizability. Practical implications - These findings show that what motivates employees to engage in SDL project can be a selection or an internal communication issue depending on project type. This should help managers to determine what steps can be taken to encourage employee use of SDL projects. Originality/value - Academically, this is the first paper in marketing to empirically test antecedents of SDL projects use and provides empirical support of Clardy's SDLP typology. Managerially, this is the first empirical guidance on how firms can increase employee SDL project use to enhance knowledge.
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页码:50 / 59
页数:10
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