2005 ASTD BEST organizations implement nonlearning solutions

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An average of 43 percent nonlearning solutions were part of performance improvement programs in 2005 ASTD BEST winning organizations, although learning activities usually make up the majority of performance improvement initiatives in most organizations. The most commonly implemented nonlearning solutions were organizational development, process analysis and talent management, with learning functions like curriculum development, needs assessment and evaluation contributing to the success of the nonlearning initiatives.

Elementary and secondary schools, Educational Competency, Analysis, Competency based education, Six Sigma (Quality control), Business networks (Social groups), Learning communities

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Rising tide of software-as-a-service solutions

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Software-as-a-Service (Saas) can be defined as a software that is owned, delivered and managed remotely by one ore more providers. Saas offerings have faster deployment cycles and require very little capital investment.

Business Personnel Management, Usage, Evaluation, Business management software, Human resource management, Technology application, Software as a Service (Business management software)

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Autonomy and teamwork in innovative projects

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A study examining the two aspects of team autonomy and its influence on teamwork quality, a main factor of team collaboration, is presented. These two aspects are, team-external influence and team-internal equality.

Influence, Work groups, Teamwork (Workplace), Autonomy (Psychology)

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