Different workplaces provide different opportunities for learning. This was clearly demonstrated in a study of Lans et al (2008), amongst 25 small-business owners. They create their own learning environment. Support, guidance, external interaction, internal communication, task characteristics and business opportunities are factors which make a difference in their learning.
Lans, T., Biemans, H., Verstegen, J. & Mulder, M. (2008). The Influence of the Work Environment on Entrepreneurial Learning of Small-business Owners. Management Learning, 39, 5, 597–613.
