Theory in Practice: Increasing Professional Effectiveness"This book is a landmark in two fields. It is a practical guide to the reform of professional education. It is also a beacon to theoretical thinking about human organizations, about their interdepAndence with the social structure of the professions, and about theory in practice." -- Journal of Higher Education |
Contents
Theories of Action | 3 |
Evaluating Theories of Action 20 | 20 |
ACTION | 35 |
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Theory in Practice: Increasing Professional Effectiveness Chris Argyris,Donald A. Schon Limited preview - 1992 |
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