Training and firm performance in Europe: the impact of national and organizational characteristics

This study focuses on the relationship between training and development and performance. It expands existing research on the subject by combining national and organizational factors through a hierarchical linear model to explore the training and development and performance relationship in 14 Europea...

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Published in:International journal of human resource management 2008-11, Vol.19 (11), p.2057-2078
Main Authors: Nikandrou, Irene, Apospori, Eleni, Panayotopoulou, Leda, Stavrou, Eleni T., Papalexandris, Nancy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Correlation analysis
Cranet
Development
Enterprises
firm performance
GDP
Human resources
humane orientation
Organizational research
performance orientation
Studies
Training
training and development
Western Europe
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Summary:This study focuses on the relationship between training and development and performance. It expands existing research on the subject by combining national and organizational factors through a hierarchical linear model to explore the training and development and performance relationship in 14 European countries. The main findings point out the importance of cultural, institutional and organizational factors in analysing the relationship between training and development and performance.
ISSN:0958-5192
1466-4399
DOI:10.1080/09585190802404304