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A review of issues in conducting organization‐level research with reference to the learning organization

Heraty, Noreen; Morley, Michael - In: The Learning Organization 2 (1995) 4, pp. 27-35

Irish context. Examines the dimensions of the concept of the “learning organization” while acknowledging the contribution to … the learning organization. Emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the research design appropriately reflects the … values and the experiences of those operating in these organizations and that the vocabulary of the learning organization …

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Intelligent support systems for organizational learning

Venugopal, V.; Baets, W. - In: The Learning Organization 2 (1995) 3, pp. 22-34

In the current global competitive environment, if an organization is to be successful, it has to be a learning organization. Organizations learn from their assertive and adaptive interaction with the environment and from their internal dynamics. Organizational learning needs to be supported as...

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Learning contexts and roles for the learning organization leader

Richardson, Bill - In: The Learning Organization 2 (1995) 1, pp. 15-33

Describes a range of contexts associated with the learning organization literature and the job of learning organization …

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How to administrate the networked organization: tips from the theory and practice of management

Richardson, Bill - In: The Learning Organization 2 (1995) 4, pp. 4-13

Examines the challenges of leading and managing in a networked, learning organization context. Provides theoretical prescription as to how middle managers might be motivated and assisted to operate effectively in such contexts. Includes real‐world illustrations of etwork‐type organizations.

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Four Approaches to Learning from Experience

Mumford, Alan - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 4-10

Investigates what lies behind the cliche that “managers learn from experience”. Reviews a project undertaken with 21 directors in 15 organizations in the United Kingdom, who were interviewed over a period of three months about their experiences at work and what they had learned from them....

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Continuous Improvement through Employee Training : A Case Example from the Financial Services Industry

Bushardt, Stephen C.; Fretwell, Cherie; Byrd Cumbest, Patti - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 11-16

Illustrates the results accomplished by an ad hoc committee established at a bank to conduct training throughout the organization, with particular emphasis on providing quality customer service. The ad hoc committee proved to be more effective and efficient than the addition of a training...

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Learning for Total Quality : An Action Learning Approach

Chan, K.C. - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 17-22

There is incongruity between what business schools teach and what business organizations actually need. Hence, the criticism of business school graduates as “corporate burdens” incapable of functioning as competent managers. The discordant note of change is gripping the traditional academy...

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An Analysis of Discrimination Skills as a Process of Organizational Learning

Lyles, Marjorie A. - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 23-32

Analyses four firms to determine if they develop the ability to be selective and to determine what factors have the greatest impact on discrimination. Discrimination skills involve the ability to discriminate or to discern differences among decision situations and to choose appropriate...

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Organizational Learning Based on Transforming Collective Consciousness

Gustavsson, Bengt; Harung, Harald S. - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 33-40

Previous research suggests that there are a number of distinct stages of psychological development of an individual, and that the level of development has a direct bearing on a person′s perception of reality and his ability to perform – professionally and socially. Since organizations...

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Creativity and the Learning Culture

White, Martha G. - In: The Learning Organization 1 (1994) 1, pp. 4-5

Calls for a deep exploration of the changes in thinking and behaviour ecessary for the creation of a learning organization. The issues of individual and organizational evolution and transformation call for asking profound questions such as “What does it mean to learn?”, “How does a learner...

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