The social dynamics of micro-firm learning in an evolving learning community

Reinl, Leana and Kelliher, Felicity (2014) The social dynamics of micro-firm learning in an evolving learning community. Tourism Management, 40.

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Abstract

Micro-firms dominate the tourism sector internationally, yet there is a notable absence of studies specifically relating to their learning interactions with other tourism firms. Even when studied, a social learning lens is rarely applied in either micro-firm or tourism learning network research despite its relevance in this domain. In seeking to understand and map the social dynamics of micro-firm learning and participation in an independent learning network, the authors studied an evolving learning community (ELC) situated in Ireland's south west region over a four-year period. The findings demonstrate the complexity associated with creating and sustaining a social learning infrastructure in this context. An ELC model is proffered to provide insight into inter and intra social dynamics that influence learning development in the micro-firm setting. The proposed future research includes the study of additional ELCs, in Ireland and other countries, for the purposes of cross case/cross country comparison, and in pursuit of greater insight into the social dynamics of these communities.

Item Type: Article
Departments or Groups: RIKON (Research in Inovation, Knowledge & Organisational Networks)
Divisions: School of Business > Department of Management and Organization
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Depositing User: Leana Reinl
Date Deposited: 02 Dec 2013 11:44
Last Modified: 22 Aug 2016 10:27
URI: https://repository.wit.ie/id/eprint/2749

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