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Work-Based Learning : How It Changes Leadership

Raelin, Joseph A. - 2020

Although readers of this journal are familiar with work-based learning and with leadership, they may not have entertained the link between them. The paper contends that the link is that the former changes the latter. The authentic practice of work-based learning produces a more collective form...

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A Model of Work-Based Learning

Raelin, Joseph A. - 2018

A comprehensive model of work-based learning is illustrated combining explicit and tacit forms of knowledge and theory and practice modes of learning at both individual and collective levels. The model is designed to bring together epistemic contributions which are typically studied in...

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Organizational Learning and Innovation as sources of Strategic Fit

Tamayo-Torres, Ignacio; Gutierrez, Leopoldo; … - 2021

Purpose—The main goal of this study is to analyze the role played by organizational learning and innovation in … whether organizational learning and innovation act as sources of strategic fit, and whether strategic fit positively affects … strategic fit, in turn, improves organizational performance. We propose considering the innovation climate as a facilitator of …

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Dynamic Capabilities, Human Resources and Operating Routines : A New Product Development Approach

Barrales‐Molina, Vanesa; Gutierrez, Leopoldo; … - 2021

Purpose: This study seeks to explain the outcomes and role of dynamic capabilities (DCs). To explain the outcomes, we study the relationship between new product development (NPD) (an example of DCs) and metaflexibility. To explain the role of DCs, we study how human resources and operating...

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Outsourcing As Seen From the Perspective of Knowledge Management

Bustinza, Oscar F.; Molina-Fernandez, Luis M.; … - 2021

This article analyzes outsourcing from a knowledge-based perspective. We investigate how knowledge as an organizational resource and the capabilities to manage this knowledge affect the benefits of outsourcing. Our results indicate that the nature of the knowledge of the outsourced activity...

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Six Sigma, Absorptive Capacity and Organizational Learning Orientation

Gutierrez, Leopoldo; Bustinza, Oscar F.; … - 2021

The importance of the Six Sigma methodology in industry is growing constantly. However, there are few empirical studies that analyze the advantages of this methodology and its positive effects on organizational performance. The purpose of this paper is to extend understanding of the success of...

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External Managerial Networks, Strategic Flexibility and Organizational Learning : A Comparative Study Between Non-QM, ISO and TQM Firms

Fernández Pérez, Virginia; Gutierrez, Leopoldo - 2021

This paper studies the effect of external managerial social networks on strategic flexibility and organizational learning, considering three groups of analysis (Non-QM, ISO and TQM firms). At the present, there is a wide variety of alternatives for managing quality in organizations, such as ISO...

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The Relationship between Exploration and Exploitation Strategies, Manufacturing Flexibility, and Organizational Learning : An Empirical Comparison between Non-ISO and ISO Certified...

Tamayo-Torres, Javier; Gutierrez, Leopoldo; … - 2021

The markets in which organizations currently operate require them to use behaviour based on both exploitation strategy and exploration strategy, each of which contributes fundamental benefits for the firm’s success. Exploitation strategy attempts to obtain the maximum advantage from existing...

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Does Action Learning Promote Collaborative Leadership?

Raelin, Joseph A. - 2018

Given the need to unlock the capacity of everyone in the organization, interest in collaborative leadership is growing. But how is such a practice developed? The author proposes the use of action learning-in its original formulation, namely, through reflection on real-time work experience...

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Action Learning and Action Science : Are They Different?

Raelin, Joseph A. - 2019

Kurt Lewin's referral to action research as a way to conduct systematic inquiry into group phenomena gave rise to the so-called 'action technologies.' Two of the most popular action technologies that emerged from action research are action learning and action science, both of which seek to help...

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