Understanding participation in e-learning in organizations: a large-scale empirical study of employees

Garavan, Thomas, N., Carbery, Ronan, O'Malley, Grace and O'Donnell, David (2010) Understanding participation in e-learning in organizations: a large-scale empirical study of employees. International Journal of Training and Development, 14 (3). pp. 155-168. ISSN 1360-3736

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Abstract

Much remains unknown in the increasingly important field of e-learning in organizations. Drawing on a large-scale survey of employees (N = 557) who had opportunities to participate in voluntary e-learning activities, the factors influencing participation in e-learning are explored in this empirical paper. It is hypothesized that key variables derived from the theories of planned behaviour and instructional design – general-person characteristics, motivation to learn, general and task-specific self-efficacy, situational barriers and enablers, and instructional design characteristics – will predict participation in e-learning. Using structural equation modelling, we find statistical support for the overall theoretical model proposed. We discuss the implications for practice.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects / Types of education > E-Learning H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management > Human Resource Management > Training and Development
Divisions:	School of Business > Staff Research and Publications
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	09 Jul 2025 13:21
Last Modified:	09 Jul 2025 13:21
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8071

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