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Antecedents of Informal Learning: A Study of Core Self-Evaluations and Work-Family Conflict and Their Effects on Informal Learning

Scheurer, Andrew J
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366270012

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2013, Master of Labor and Human Resources, Ohio State University, Labor and Human Resources.
Informal learning is a voluntary, unplanned, yet conscious act of engaging in learning and development that may include methods such as searching the Internet or asking co-workers questions. Antecedents of informal learning have received some focus from researchers interested in discovering implications for theory and practice; however, no extensive studies looking at two variables relevant to current-issue HR management practices – Core Self-Evaluations (CSE), a construct of one’s self worth and perception of self-control, and time-based Work-Family Conflict (WFC), a type of inter-role conflict – have been examined in respect to their effect on informal learning. A survey was collected from 225 casual chain restaurant managers and analysis found significant direct effects of both Core Self-Evaluations and time-based Work Interference with Family (WIF) as well as the WIF’s moderation of CSE on informal learning. Theoretical and practical implications are covered, including recommendations for HR and general management practice as well as future research of this emerging area.
Raymond Noe, PhD (Advisor)
Jill Ellingson, PhD (Committee Member)
Howard Klein, PhD (Committee Member)
91 p.
Adult Education; Business Administration; Psychology
informal learning; organizational learning; learning and development; work-family conflict; work-life balance; core self-evaluations; self-esteem; self-efficacy; neuroticism; locus of control

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  • Scheurer, A. J. (2013). Antecedents of Informal Learning: A Study of Core Self-Evaluations and Work-Family Conflict and Their Effects on Informal Learning [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366270012

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Scheurer, Andrew. Antecedents of Informal Learning: A Study of Core Self-Evaluations and Work-Family Conflict and Their Effects on Informal Learning. 2013. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366270012.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Scheurer, Andrew. "Antecedents of Informal Learning: A Study of Core Self-Evaluations and Work-Family Conflict and Their Effects on Informal Learning." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1366270012

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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