Virtual communities of practice: vehicles for organisational learning and improved job performance. (21st March 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Allen, Stephanie; Evans, Stephen; Ure, Donna
• Is Part Of: International journal of learning technology. Volume 1:Number 3(2005)
• Page Start: 252
• Page End: 272
• Publication Date: 2005-03-21
• Subjects: communities of practice -- virtual communities -- organisational learning -- performance improvement -- knowledge management -- performance support -- informal learning -- learning theory -- international organisations; Learning -- Periodicals; Instructional systems -- Periodicals; 371.3
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-8386

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.