Becoming an Expert: Developing Expertise in an Applied Discipline

Autor/inn/en	Kuhlmann, Diane Orlich; Ardichvili, Alexandre
Titel	Becoming an Expert: Developing Expertise in an Applied Discipline
Quelle	In: European Journal of Training and Development, 39 (2015) 4, S.262-276 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2046-9012
DOI	10.1108/EJTD-08-2014-0060
Schlagwörter	Expertise; Grounded Theory; Labor Force Development; Taxes; Predictor Variables; Interviews; Fundamental Concepts; Individual Characteristics; Experience; Attribution Theory + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Expert appraisal; Arbeitskräftebestand; Abgabe; Prädiktor; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Grundlagenplan; Konzept; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Erfahrung
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aims to examine the development of expertise in an applied discipline by addressing the research question: How is professional expertise developed in an applied profession? Design/methodology/approach: Using a grounded theory methodology (GTM), nine technical-tax experts, and three experienced, non-expert tax professionals were interviewed regarding their experience in developing technical-tax expertise. Using GTM procedures, a core concept and variables (categories and properties of categories) were identified. A theory is advanced which explains the interaction of the core concept and the variables. Findings:This theory proposes that expertise in applied disciplines occurs through years of engaging in the high-value, non-routine work. Professionals with an intelligence matched to the discipline and willingness to work hard are more likely to be successful in this non-routine work. Professionals who find the discipline fascinating and who revel in ambiguity are likely to repeatedly seek this non-routine work. Finally, professionals in organizations with complex client issues are more likely to have opportunities to engage in non-routine work. Research limitations/implications: This study proposed a theory related to a very specific profession--tax accounting. Future research would be appropriate to determine whether other applied disciplines have a similar dynamic in developing expertise. Originality/value: Based on existing theories of expertise, this study developed a new theory of how professional expertise is developed in an applied discipline. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01