Estratégias de aprendizagem em função da finalidade para o aprendizado: um estudo com trabalhadores de linha de produção do ramo automotivo

Abstract

The growth of competitiveness has forced organizations to adapt and reinvent themselves constantly. This context implies directly in reasons found by the individuals to learn, like solving a problem, for example, leading them to use different strategies for the learning process. Learning strategies may be informal, like asking for help to colleagues or reading a technical material. It may be also formal, like attending training programs offered by the company. This study aimed to measure and understand which learning strategies are mostly used according to four different objective identified in the workplace: solving a problem, performing a new task, obtaining autonomy and increasing the growth chances in the company. The sample was consisted of 4632 workers from the production line in an automotive company. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to ensure the validity and reliability of the measures subsequently, the factor scores were used in the comparisons of the use of each learning strategy for each purpose. The results showed that the learning strategies applied do not differ according to the four objectives presented. Among the surveyed strategies, the most used is interpersonal help-seeking, this means, asking support or information to other people at workplace. Written help-seeking and participation in courses are less applied.