National Policy for Personnel Development and Its Contribution to the Learning Culture: an analysis of the perceptions of staff at the University of Brasília
Learning culture; DLOQ-A; People development; PNDP; University of Brasília; Public management.
This study aimed to analyze how the National Policy for People Development (PNDP) contributes to the development of a Learning Culture (LC) at the University of Brasília (UnB), based on the perception of its internal stakeholders. The research holds scientific relevance by addressing reforms in public administration that demand new professional profiles and emphasize continuous development as a key factor for excellence in public management. A quantitative methodological approach was adopted, with an exploratory and descriptive design. The nonprobabilistic, intentional sample consisted of faculty members and technical-administrative staff who participated in training activities between 2021 and 2023. Data collection instruments included the Dimensions of the Learning Organization Questionnaire – Short Form (DLOQA), for LC assessment, and a questionnaire on the PNDP. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk test, Cronbach’s alpha, and Multiple Linear Regression. Results indicated favorable perceptions regarding learning opportunities but also revealed weaknesses in institutional mechanisms for capturing and sharing knowledge, especially concerning performance evaluation and feedback culture. Significant variations were observed according to workplace location, educational level, age group, length of service at UnB, and gender. Regression analysis showed that PNDP factors are significant predictors of LC, with knowledge sharing being the most prominent. The models explained between 37,7% and 54,2% of the variance in LC factors (p < 0.001). As a response, the creation of the Integrated Platform for People Development and Learning Culture (PDC-UnB) was proposed, aimed at centralizing information, personalizing training, and strengthening organizational learning. The findings are expected to support improvements to UnB’s People Development Plan (PDP) and serve as a reference for other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).