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The Learning Potential of Workplace Environment and Civil Servants' Self-Directed Learning Readiness: A Mixed-Method Approach

Education Research International
Journal · Vol. 2022 · Art. 8343088
Abstract

The workplace is becoming a site of learning for employees, intending to equip employees with the skills and knowledge demanded by the world of work. This research had the objective of examining the learning potential of Amhara National Regional State regional bureaus' workplace environment and the self-directed learning readiness of civil servants. The researchers used a mixed research approach by collecting data from a population of (N = 6921) through questionnaires (n = 303), and interviews (n = 10). The research found that (1) public sector workplace environments (both technical and sociocultural) have above-average learning potential, except for the presence of a restrictive learning environment technically and poor social capital with the presence of suspension and mistrust among civil servants; (2) sampled civil servants in regional bureaus had average and above self-directed learning readiness. Finally, the researchers forwarded recommendations to stakeholders based on the research findings. © 2022 Ermiyas Tsehay Birhanu et al.

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Department of Adult Education and Community Development, Woldia University, Woldia, Amhara, Ethiopia
Department of Adult Education and Community Development, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia
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