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Exploring the Role of Adult Learning Theory in Understanding Employees' Participation in Non-Mandatory Training

Exploring the Role of Adult Learning Theory in Understanding Employees' Participation in Non-Mandatory Training
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Author(s): Jayaranjani Sutha (Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 33
Source title: Emerging Self-Directed Learning Strategies in the Digital Age
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Frank G. Giuseffi (Lindenwood University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3465-5.ch004

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Abstract

The theme of employees' non-mandatory training participation intention has been viewed as being supported by limited theoretical foundations, specifically expectancy theory of motivation and perceived organizational support theory. Although contributions made by adult learning theory have long been acknowledged, it is important to recognize the unique role it has played by incorporating three theoretical pillars and consequently providing a strong foundation for employees' non-mandatory training participation intention. By identifying the relationship between employees' non-mandatory training participation intention and one of its closely allied fields, viz. adult education, this article argues that it is actually adult learning theory that provides a foundation and linkage for both fields.

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