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Push-pull factors of E-Learning in the hotel industry

Ray Wang (Department of Hospitality Management, Hungkuang University, Taichung City, Taiwan)
Yuanhsu Lin (Department of Finance, MingDao University, Chunghwa, Taiwan)

Industrial Management & Data Systems

ISSN: 0263-5577

Article publication date: 2 September 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to adopt the Multi-Theme Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory to explore the push and pull factors for the usage of E-learning.

Design/methodology/approach

The framework was developed from a review and synthesis of the literature. More specifically, gaps in the literature were identified and a push/pull factor for E-learning in hotel industry was investigated.

Findings

This paper clarify the pull or push factors with the help of research conclusions and have a more direct and effective influence on the usage of E-learning for the employees of the hotel industry.

Research limitations/implications

This study can serve as a foundation for future research in E-learning for the employees of the hotel industry. More specifically, expects to distinguish whether or not it is the push factor or the pull factor that has a more direct and effective influence on the utilization, which is an important contribution.

Practical implications

The study evaluate pull or push factors affect learners and what is the degree of mutual influence regarding the interaction between each pull or push factor. Considerations and guidelines for hotel industry to improve E-learning applications are provided.

Originality/value

To clarify the pull or push factors with the help of research conclusions and have a more direct and effective influence on the usage of E-learning for the employees of the hotel industry. Meanwhile, verify the process of E-learning whether or not self-regulated learning (SRL) will affect learners or how SRL affects learners.

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Citation

Wang, R. and Lin, Y. (2014), "Push-pull factors of E-Learning in the hotel industry", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 114 No. 8, pp. 1169-1185. https://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-07-2014-0200

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2014, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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