Worker control and workplace learning: Expansion of the Job Demand-Control Model

Authors

Johanna Weststar, Western UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-11-2009

Volume

48

Issue

3

Journal

Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society

First Page

533

URL with Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-232X.2009.00572.x

Last Page

548

Abstract

This paper uses a sub-sample (N= 5,800) of a unique data set on work and life-long learning to develop the learning dimension of the Job Demand-Control model (Administrative Science Quarterly[1979] 24:285). The model is expanded by including three distinct learning behaviors to allow for a complete assessment of workplace learning. Worker control is also expanded to include often con-founded dimensions of Social and Technical Control. The results confirm that different types of learning are related to different determinants and that Social and Technical Control are key factors in learning participation.

Notes

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Johanna Weststar (2009). Worker control and workplace learning: Expansion of the Job Demand-Control Model, Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, 48(3), 533-548, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-232X.2009.00572.x. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.

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