Title: Strategic leveraging of e-learning initiatives in an information-rich environment

Authors: Alan D. Smith

Addresses: Department of Management and Marketing, Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA 15219–3099, USA

Abstract: In this world of fast-paced corporate changes, development of employee skills through training is more crucial than ever to maintain sustainable competitive corporate success in the e-marketplace. The powers of the internet, intranets and extranets need to be leveraged and their appropriate software to teach the most innovative skills available need to be distributed swiftly and efficiently to enhance corporate advantage. The time and cost of implementing an e-learning management system need to be determined by companies in evolving industries as well as by companies striving to improve process and operational efficiency. This paper will outline general business conceptual models for companies to use when determining how to implement and strategically leverage e-learning processes.

Keywords: communication; organisational change; corporate training; e-learning; management systems; online learning; business conceptual models.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2007.015196

International Journal of Management in Education, 2007 Vol.1 No.4, pp.335 - 351

Published online: 21 Sep 2007 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article