cross functional learning

English translation: interdisciplinary learning

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English term or phrase:cross functional learning
Selected answer:interdisciplinary learning
Entered by: fareedeh ghassemi (X)

12:56 Dec 23, 2003
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy
English term or phrase: cross functional learning
Personal learning can result in organizational cross functional learning.
fareedeh ghassemi (X)
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interdisciplinary learning
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4 +2interdisciplinary learning
NGK
5versatile/multi-purpose skills
Pippin Michelli
4An employee can learn to do a variety of jobs (fulfill a variety of functions)
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interdisciplinary learning


Explanation:
see link


    Reference: http://www.uscs.edu/academics/sbae/cross_functional_Palmetto...
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agree  Pnina
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agree  Federica Masante
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54 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
versatile/multi-purpose skills


Explanation:
Personal learning can result in skills/knowledge that can be applied in a variety of ways. The emphasis here is on the function or use of the skills/learning, rather than the discipline.

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An employee can learn to do a variety of jobs (fulfill a variety of functions)


Explanation:
This helps teamwork, provides a big-picture knowledge of the company's performance, and enables employees to ask better questions and/or rotate positions to alleviate burnout.

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