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Key factors influencing the implementation of virtual reality in employee training
(2024-10-11) Kristl Volfova, Monika; Egerova, Dana
Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly becoming more popular and accessible. With the growing popularity of its use in the corporate sphere, there are already a number of publications that focus on adapting this modern technology to employee training. Unfortunately, they only focus on certain areas and lack a comprehensive view. This study focused on this research gap and is one of the first (and in the Czech Republic, the very first) studies investigating the key factors influencing the implementation of VR in employee training. The Delphi method was implemented using a total of 22 deliberately selected experts according to pre-selected criteria to ensure sufficient and relevant data. The Delphi method was conducted in 3 rounds, and 59 factors were obtained, which were divided into positive and negative, at the same time, in both these areas, the factors were categorized into 5 dimensions, which were determined based on the modified Khan’s framework. In the analysis of the third round, Kendall’s coefficient of concordance was calculated for each group. This study represents a significant contribution to the research on virtual reality as a tool for employee training. Moreover, the findings of the study are beneficial for companies, managers and human resources managers in terms of successfully implementing virtual reality into employee training.
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The welfare effects of digital infrastructure: Micro-level evidence from China
(2024-10-11) Xie, Yuan-Qi; Liu, Hui
Over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has achieved remarkable progress in rural infrastructure development. Although some empirical studies have demonstrated a positive relationship between the provision of digital infrastructure and increases in agricultural output and farmer income in various developing countries, research exploring the impact of digital infrastructure on rural households’ welfare is rare. This gap represents a significant issue for policymakers and academic researchers in developing countries today. By matching micro-survey data with county-level digital infrastructure investment data, this paper empirically examines the effects and mechanisms of digital infrastructure on the welfare of rural households using ordered probit and mediation models. We found that digital infrastructure has a significant impact on rural households’ overall welfare levels. Mechanism testing revealed that digital infrastructure operates through at least three distinct pathways, positively affecting both the economic and non-economic welfare of rural households. Additionally, the level of human capital and regional economic development exhibit notable heterogeneous effects on the impact of digital infrastructure. The validity of the results was demonstrated through instrumental variable regression and a series of robustness tests. The reason behind this result lies in the fact that the improvement of digital infrastructure in rural areas enhances households’ ability to access resources, develop skills, and engage in decision-making processes. This objectively improves their living standards and meets their needs. The empirical findings of this study have important policy implications for strengthening rural digital infrastructure, further enhancing rural households’ digital skills, and ultimately improving their overall welfare.
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