Abstract: A learning network is formed that includes “competencies” as content objects in the network, in addition to learning objects and knowledge objects. The nodes forming the network for linked in an individual pattern for each user accessing the network, thus allowing the learning network to be used by both novices and experts. The network includes data retrieval utilities that are configured to continuously access external sources of information to update the content stored in the network. Each network access by a user creates an updated relational table between the nodes, forming a dynamic interconnection of nodes so that the learning network provides improved response to each user during each subsequent access.

Abstract: For use with a computer, a job analysis system and a method of operating a computer to allow it to perform job analysis. In one embodiment, the job analysis system includes: (1) a master job analysis database containing work-oriented, worker-oriented and work context dimensions and work-oriented, worker-oriented and work context dimension job analysis survey portions associated therewith, (2) a products database containing human resource products and (3) a knowledge management module, associated with the master job analysis database.