The potential training impact of technology on SMEs in Northern Ireland
Abstract
The rapid development of technology and the consequent change in working practices require a dramatically different approach towards training and development in organisations than has traditionally been the case. A review of the literature reveals a negative attitude towards training and development in SMEs, with long‐term strategy being substituted for short‐term financial gain. Our results confirm this conjecture that the same holds true in Northern Ireland, which is witnessing rapid technological advancement. This article lays the foundations for a body of work which will provide greater insights into training and development needs in SMEs.
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Citation
McCole, P., Morrow, T., Ponsonby, S. and Kelly, B. (2001), "The potential training impact of technology on SMEs in Northern Ireland", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 25 No. 2/3/4, pp. 90-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000005440
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:MCB UP Ltd
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