A Corporate University: The possibilities for its implementation in Slovenia - Tapa blanda

The book in front of you is the result of a research for a master`s thesis and it is about strategic management of employees in multinational companies, exploring the Corporate University`s practice abroad and possibilities for its implementation also in the former Yugoslavian Republic and a member of European Union since 2004, Slovenia. The book is divided into four main chapters, going from the basic theory on knowledge management and Corporate Universities to analysis of current Slovenian educational system and finishing with, what is mostly important, analysis of possible application of proposed model in one of the Slovenian successful multinational corporations, manufacturer of home appliances, Gorenje Group. The author constructs a model for Corporate University in Slovenia, where this type of institution does not exist yet, what is more, many do not even know about its existence in the world. We spend half of our time at work and, especially in times of economic crisis, we need motivated and eager employees that could grow with an organization, therefore if you want to learn why corporate university is a way to go in your organization, this book is a great way to start.

Edita researched the field of Corporate Universities for her master`s thesis and introduced a model for Slovenian multinational companies based on the research in Gorenje, d.d., Slovenian manufacturer of home appliances. Edita is also a lecturer of public speaking and has workshops about professional debate and critical thinking skills.