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 Vol. 19; no. 11; pp. 2057 - 2078
Main Authors:	Nikandrou, Irene, Apospori, Eleni, Panayotopoulou, Leda, Stavrou, Eleni T., Papalexandris, Nancy
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Taylor & Francis Group 01-11-2008 Taylor & Francis LLC
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 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.
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ISSN:	0958-5192 1466-4399
DOI:	10.1080/09585190802404304