Adult Learning: Towards a Framework of Participation (2013)
Thesis
McLean, L. Adult Learning: Towards a Framework of Participation. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6895

This thesis explores participation in adult learning and focuses upon three key areas of interest: reasons for participation, the challenges of participation, and the enabling factors relating to participation. The purpose of the research is to expan... Read More about Adult Learning: Towards a Framework of Participation.

Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector (2003)
Journal Article
Rainbird, H., & Munro, A. (2003). Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector. Human Resource Management Journal, 13(2), 30-44. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-8583.2003.tb00089.x

Training that is relevant to employers is not necessarily enriching for employees, especially those on the lower salary scales. The authors argue that the analysis of training and development needs to be understood in the context of the employment re... Read More about Workplace learning and the employment relationship in the public sector.

Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (2002)
Thesis
McCracken, M. G. Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2547

The Life Assurance industry has been through a period of rapid change as a consequence of increased competition, which is resulting in the need for structural re-organisation.
The mid-career manager is arguably the most affected by these changes as... Read More about Barriers to participation in learning for mid-career managers in the Scottish life assurance industry..