Training the independent retailer: an audit of training needs, materials and systems

Byrom, John; Harris, John S.; Parker, Cathy

doi:10.1108/03090590010377727

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“…Starting from visiting each other, eating and drinking together there is an activity of sharing knowledge between members. So small businesses need a more informal face-to-face mechanism (Byrom, Harris, & Parker, 2000).…”

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The learning model and the development of small medium enterprises in Indonesia

Suryanti

Wahjoedi²,

Utomo³

et al. 2021

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The purpose of this study is to describe how the learning process is based on the value of "Gotong royong" which occurs in the MSMEs community in order to face the challenges of high competition in the current era of globalization. Gotong royong is a principle of reciprocity. It means that it does not aim to get money or other materials but it is a hope that when needed there are those who help in the community of gotong royong. This study applied a qualitative method using case study approach. This study was conducted in the MSMEs community consisting of 43 members in various business in Malang of Indonesia. The data were gathered through indepth interview, observation and a group discussion. The learning process that occurs between the community members who are members of the community raises the value of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) in accordance with the vision and mission carried out. With this spirit of gotong royong, it can overcome the difficulties together to advance together in the face of globalization. From the learning model produced, it can be used as literature for policy holders such as the cooperative and community service agencies in developing the community based on the cultural perspective of gotong royong that is characteristic of Indonesian. The essence of this cultural value is a driving force for common progress which is the philosophy of the development of the people economy.

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The learning model and the development of small medium enterprises in Indonesia

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Wahjoedi²,

Utomo³

et al. 2021

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“…two refereed academic journal articles published or under review (Baron et al, 2001;Byrom et al, 2000a);…”

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Towards a healthy high street: identifying skills needs in small independent retailers

Byrom

Parker²,

Harris³

2002

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This paper details work undertaken to identify and assess the skills needs of small, especially food‐related, independent retailers in the United Kingdom. The paper, part of a European Social Fund (ESF) assisted project: “Towards a healthy high street (II)”, considers the specific skills areas deemed to be lacking at present in the sector. From this, higher‐level learning materials will be developed which relate to the skills areas identified. The prime source of evidence for skills needs identification draws upon research undertaken as part of two previous ESF projects. The key aim of this paper is to combine and articulate the findings from this earlier ESF research with material published by practitioners, academics and government pertaining to the provision of training in this vital sector of the economy. Three key areas upon which to focus training in the sector are explored: “Building and sustaining competitive advantage”, “E‐commerce” and “Retail operations”.

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“…He observed that there is usually a lack of factual data on extant conditions and little explanatory (causal) theory resulting in limited instrumental knowledge (Webber, 1983; also see Slater et al, 2012). Previous research has also identified that many initiatives to support the high street are not nuanced enough to meet the needs of the locality (Byrom et al, 2000;Hudson-Davies et al, 2002;Parker et al, 2003). Therefore, the project worked directly with ten locations, facilitating the exchange of knowledge through the range of methods outlined below.…”

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Improving the vitality and viability of the UK High Street by 2020

Parker

Ntounis

Millington

et al. 2017

JPMD

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Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to document the results and the impact of the ESRC-funded High Street UK 2020 (HSUK2020), a project designed to take the existing academic knowledge relating to retail and high street change directly to UK High Streets, to improve local decision-making and, ultimately, their vitality and viability. Design/methodology/approach-Through a systematic literature review, and by following the tenets of engaged scholarship, the authors identified 201 factors that influence the vitality and viability of town centres. Through the consensus-building Delphi technique, a panel of 20 retail experts identified the top 25 priorities for action. Findings-Taking a place management approach led to the development of a more strategic framework for regeneration, which consisted of repositioning, reinventing, rebranding and restructuring strategies (4R's of regeneration). Collaboration with the project towns resulted in identification of the strategy area that would

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Training the independent retailer: an audit of training needs, materials and systems

Cited by 7 publications

References 14 publications

The learning model and the development of small medium enterprises in Indonesia

The learning model and the development of small medium enterprises in Indonesia

Towards a healthy high street: identifying skills needs in small independent retailers

Improving the vitality and viability of the UK High Street by 2020

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