Title: Perception and attitude toward applying e-learning in workplace training - an empirical study in Ho Chi Minh City enterprises

Authors: Cam-Tu Tran Hoang; Nhu-Ty Nguyen; Tien-Minh Nguyen

Addresses: School of Business, International University, Vietnam; Vietnam National University HCMC, Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam ' School of Business, International University, Vietnam; Vietnam National University HCMC, Quarter 6, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam ' School of Business, Hong Bang International University, Vietnam; Hong Bang International University, 215, Điện Biên Phủ Street, Binh Thanh District, HCMC, 700000, Vietnam

Abstract: In globalisation and integration, many organisations evaluate corporate training as a valuable and essential tool to provide knowledge and skills for their employees to survive and enhance competitiveness. Moreover, the bloom of information technology and the revolution of Industry 4.0 have marked a milestone that has changed almost all enterprises' activities in the 21st century, including reshaping workplace training. This exploratory study investigates the perception and attitude of 193 enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City about applying technology for workplace training. Firstly, research results showed that around 50% of enterprises have positive attitudes towards technology transformation despite hesitation. Secondly, through exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the perception of advantages was grouped into 'convenience and cost-effectiveness' and 'employee's motivation,' while disadvantages of e-learning in corporate training were classified into benefits and drawbacks for individuals and organisations. In addition, the research pointed out that with the current status of e-learning applications, there is a difference in perception and attitude among companies towards the transformation of workplace training.

Keywords: workplace training; corporate training; e-learning; attitude; perception; organisation.

DOI: 10.1504/JIBED.2023.131446

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 2023 Vol.15 No.1, pp.113 - 136

Received: 05 May 2022
Accepted: 06 May 2022
Published online: 13 Jun 2023 *