Virtual communities of practice: vehicles for organisational learning and improved job performance
by Stephanie Allen, Stephen Evans, Donna Ure
International Journal of Learning Technology (IJLT), Vol. 1, No. 3, 2005

Abstract: This paper provides a theoretical foundation for VCoPs by showing how they align with current theories of learning. It also presents findings of a study conducted on virtual communities of practice in international organisations where VCoPs were found to lead to significant learning and improved job performance.

Online publication date: Fri, 18-Mar-2005

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