Placing Symbols before Reality?
- 1 August 1994
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Personnel Review
- Vol. 23 (5) , 34-49
- https://doi.org/10.1108/00483489410067763
Abstract
The burgeoning literature on vocational education and training (VET) has failed to provide an adequate theoretical basis by which to understand training outcomes. Critically appraises the notion of a “low skill equilibrium” and highlights a number of conceptual and analytical weaknesses in the literature. Suggests some key ingredients for a more sensitive approach to training provision. Emphasizes the importance of addressing developments in production and illustrates this by reference to case study research.Keywords
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