Learning theory in the practice of management development
Subtitle: evolution and applications
By: Sidney Mailick, Stephen A. Stumpf, with Sara Grant ... [et al.].
Contributors: Mailick, Sidney, 1923-; Stumpf, Stephen A.
Publisher: Quorum
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
Subjects: Executives -- Training of; Management -- Study and teaching; Learning
Description: In this book, the authors seek effective ways to merge theory with workplace practice, and advocate the modular preceptor method whereby participants work together in dyads and triads with a preceptor acting as advisor and instructor. Unlike traditional management development programs which do not usually lead to behavior changes, the modular preceptor model has behavior change as the basic aim.

Participants can remain at work while experiencing individualized learning, developing problem solving skills, and acquiring new knowledge which can be immediately applied to work situations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-169) and index.