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Title: |
Resarching educational needs in small enterprises and the impact of educational programs |
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Identification Number: |
doi:10.17903/FK2/XCD9N8 |
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Distributor: |
Κατάλογος Δεδομένων SoDaNet |
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Date of Distribution: |
2024-11-14 |
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Series Information: |
In the period 2013-10-01 έως 2013-11-30, quantitative data were collected. In October 2013, qualitative data through focus groups were collected. In the period October-December 2013, qualitative data through personal inteviews were collected. |
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Bibliographic Citation: |
Konstantinos Tsekouras; Dimitris Vergidis; Areti Gypali; Eleni Karfaki, 2024, "Resarching educational needs in small enterprises and the impact of educational programs", https://doi.org/10.17903/FK2/XCD9N8, Κατάλογος Δεδομένων SoDaNet |
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https://doi.org/10.17903/FK2/XCD9N8 |
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Citation |
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Title: |
Resarching educational needs in small enterprises and the impact of educational programs |
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Identification Number: |
doi:10.17903/FK2/XCD9N8 |
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Authoring Entity: |
Konstantinos Tsekouras (University of Patras) |
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Dimitris Vergidis (University of Patras) |
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Areti Gypali (University of Patras) |
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Eleni Karfaki (University of Patras) |
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Producer: |
IME GSEVEE |
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Distributor: |
Κατάλογος Δεδομένων SoDaNet |
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Date of Distribution: |
2024-11-14 |
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Holdings Information: |
https://doi.org/10.17903/FK2/XCD9N8 |
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Study Scope |
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Keywords: |
LIFELONG EDUCATION, FURTHER EDUCATION, SMALL BUSINESSES, ECONOMICS, PRODUCTIVITY |
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Topic Classification: |
Life-long/continuing education |
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Abstract: |
This study deals with the investigation of future training needs of Greek small businesses and the effects of actions of lifelong learning in the personal, social and professional progress of trainees. Towards this direction we conducted an overview of Greek and European SMEs, the role of human capital and lifelong learning in SMEs and the literature investigating the training needs and effects of lifelong education in participants' lives. Additional fieldwork was conducted to determine the training needs and related effects. The methodological approach that we adopted includes a quantitative field survey based on questionnaire for the investigation of the needs and effects of lifelong learning programs as well as qualitative field survey based on focus groups and personal interviews. Both surveys took place in six major cities following specific instructions and after training of the staff implementing them. For the analysis we used special software processing and the approach of structural equations (Structural Equation Modelling - SEM). The strategy of triangulation which was used to further support the findings of the survey revealed a strong convergence of the results of quantitative - qualitative surveys. The results highlighted the importance and the preference for specifications regarding space, time, methods, training subjects, and the effects at various levels, their relationship with incentives for participation and the role of skills development in understanding the effects. Finally we made recommendations that address the whole range of lifelong education programs as well as policy guides for the next programming period of IME GSEVEE. |
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Date of Collection: |
2013-10-01-2013-11-302013-10-01-2013-10-312013-10-01-2013-12-31 |
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Country: |
Greece |
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Geographic Unit(s): |
Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion, Larisa, Ioannina |
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Unit of Analysis: |
Individual |
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Universe: |
In the quantitative research, polulation comprises trainees and non-trainees of small and medium Greek enterprises. In the qualitative research, population comprises trainees and non-trainees of small and medium Greek enterprises and groups of experts (such as adult education organizations' managers, trainers, scientists, trade unionists, employers). |
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Kind of Data: |
Survey data |
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Kind of Data: |
Textual data |
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Methodology and Processing |
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Time Method: |
Cross-section |
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Sampling Procedure: |
Probability: Stratified |
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Non-probability: Purposive |
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Mode of Data Collection: |
Face-to-face interview |
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Mode of Data Collection: |
Self-administered questionnaire |
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Mode of Data Collection: |
Face-to-face focus group |
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Type of Research Instrument: |
Structured questionnaire |
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Type of Research Instrument: |
Interview scheme and/or themes |
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Characteristics of Data Collection Situation: |
Η έρευνα περιλαμβάνει: α) Ποσοτική έρευνα, με δείγμα 553 ατόμων, όπου χρησιμοποιήθηκε δομημένο ερωτηματολόγιο. β) Ποιοτική έρευνα, με διεξαγωγή τριών (3) ομαδικών συζητήσεων. γ) Ποιοτική έρευνα, με διεξαγωγή 20 προσωπικών συνεντεύξεων με τη χρήση οδηγού συνέντευξης. |
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Data Access |
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Guide for group discussion (14).pdf |
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Text: |
Guide for the group discussion |
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Notes: |
application/pdf |
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Interview Guide (14).pdf |
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Interview Guide for the individual interviews |
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Notes: |
application/pdf |
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Research Questionnaire (14).pdf |
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Text: |
Research Questionnaire for the quantitative study |
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Notes: |
application/pdf |