Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Syahir and Saad, Ram Al Jaffri and Mat Samsudin, Mohd Amir (2015) The influence of situational inhibitors on engagement in informal workplace learning activities amongst Malaysian accountants: A conceptual framework. In: International Conference on Accounting Studies (ICAS) 2015, Aug 17-20, 2015, Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel, Johor, MALAYSIA.

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Abstract

This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework for examining the influence of situational inhibitors on engagement in informal learning activities amongst Malaysian accountants.An extensive literature review method was utilized to identify and analyse relevant literatures in order to propose the conceptual framework.This paper identified four situational inhibitors of engagement in informal learning activities.The inhibitors are lack of time due to heavy workload, lack of proximity to colleagues’ working areas, lack of support from others and structural inhibitor.Theoretical and practical implications of the paper as well as suggestions for future research were also discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN 978-967-0910-09-3 Organized by: School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Accountant; continuing professional education; informal workplace learning; situational inhibitors; public accounting firm; conceptual framework
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5601 Accounting
Divisions:	Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy (TISSA)
Depositing User:	Mr. Muhammad Syahir Abd. Wahab
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2016 01:07
Last Modified:	12 Apr 2016 04:49
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17572

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